Education Minister Paul Givan has announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special educational needs. The Minister’s Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and associated five-year delivery plan have been developed following completion of a comprehensive review of policy and delivery. The Minister said: “Children with special educational needs, their families and schools have, for too long, felt frustrated by a system that doesn’t fully meet their needs. “The proposals that I am setting out today include systemic reforms that will support: greater inclusion, identification of need, early intervention, in-school and specialist support, and workforce development, to ensure every child gets the help they need. “We know that early intervention works and it is vital that health and education are working together from the earliest stages in a child’s life to identify and respond to emerging needs. That is why I am establishing a bespoke regional programme for two to three year olds that will also include support for parents and families.” The Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and delivery plan will be published in the coming weeks.