On May 9th 2026 parent carers, young people, SEND professionals and allies gathered in London’s Parliament Square and at key locations across the country to protest the Government’s plans to reduce the SEND legal rights of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities.
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EVENT LOCATIONS:
SUPPORT FROM THE NEU
We are grateful to the National Education Union (NEU) for their support with these demonstrations. NEU national and regional offices are providing key liaison for these events.
The team handing in the petition!
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