The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has launched a new International SEND Alliance at the Education World Forum.

She called on countries to join a new alliance of nations to share experiences and proven approaches, and agree clear action plans with a shared mission to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND.

In her speech, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: "I am proud to announce that I will convene an International SEND Alliance in 2027,  a coalition of countries,  coming together across a series of summits, to chart a common path forward. 

"Under a shared mission to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND around the world, our countries will compare experiences, share what works, and agree clear action plans that governments can take forward. 

"So, I urge all countries here today to join us, let’s come together on this shared challenge, so we can learn from one another, and build education systems of excellence and inclusion, fit for the 2030s and beyond."

The alliance will meet at major UK-hosted international education events including Bett in January, the next Education World Forum in May, and the International Summit on the Teaching Profession to chart a path forward by learning from one another.