Hackney Council is in the final stages of developing its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3-Year Strategy (2025-2028). The consultation, which opened on 8 September 2025 and runs until 3 October 2025, gives families, young people, and professionals a chance to help shape the future of SEND services in Hackney.

This new strategy builds on the Hackney SEND 2022-2025 Strategy, reflecting the voices of children, families, and practitioners who have contributed through workshops, discussions, and targeted questionnaires over the past few months.

What is the Hackney SEND & Inclusion Strategy?

The SEND & Inclusion Strategy sets out Hackney’s local vision and priorities for improving support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The draft strategy is co-produced with the community and outlines:

  • A clear vision statement for SEND and Inclusion in Hackney
  • Five overarching priorities identified through consultation
  • A shared definition of what Inclusion means in practice
  • Key outcomes the Council and partners want to deliver
  • How the strategy will be implemented over the next three years

By engaging in this consultation, families and professionals can ensure the final strategy reflects the real issues and challenges faced by Hackney’s SEND community.

Why is This Consultation Important?

Hackney Council has worked collaboratively with parents, carers, young people, and SEND professionals since April 2025 to co-produce this strategy. This final consultation stage is an opportunity to check whether:

  • The draft accurately represents your views and experiences
  • The priorities address the most important needs
  • Nothing vital has been overlooked

Your feedback will help refine the strategy before it is reviewed by Hackney Council’s senior leaders and submitted to Cabinet for approval in December 2025.

Once approved, the final version will replace the Hackney SEND 2022-2025 Strategy in the New Year.

How to Share Your Views

There are several ways you can take part in this final stage of the consultation:

  • Complete the online questionnaire (link available on the Hackney Council website)
  • Email your views to consultation@hackney.gov.uk
  • Drop off a questionnaire at the Hackney Service Centre reception (mark it ‘SEND and Inclusion Strategy’)
  • Request a freepost printed survey by emailing Hackney Council with the subject ‘SEND and Inclusion Strategy’

Accessibility Support

Hackney Council is committed to making this consultation accessible. If you need the questionnaire in another format, translation support, or help completing the survey, you can request assistance via email.

Next Steps

  • October 2025: Feedback collected and final refinements made
  • December 2025: Draft reviewed by Hackney Council’s Cabinet
  • New Year 2026: Final strategy published, replacing the 2022–2025 strategy

Why This Matters

For families, carers, and professionals in Hackney, the SEND & Inclusion 3-Year Strategy will shape how support and services are delivered locally.

This is a vital opportunity to ensure that the strategy reflects the real needs of the community and helps create a more inclusive Hackney where children and young people with SEND can thrive.

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