This chapter explores the evolution of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy in the UK alongside the development of online safety regulations, highlighting key legislative milestones and their impact on inclusive education and child protection. Beginning with the Warnock Report (1978), which introduced the concept of special educational needs and advocated for integrated education, the chapter traces subsequent policies, including the Education Act 1981 and the Children and Families Act 2014, emphasizing their role in shaping SEND provision. Parallel to this, online safety policy has evolved from early multi-stakeholder approaches, such as the Byron Review (2008), to more regulatory and technology-driven measures like the Online Safety Act 2023. While these policies aim to protect children, they often fail to account for the specific needs of SEND children, raising concerns about inclusivity. The chapter critically examines the gaps in current frameworks and argues for a more holistic, rights-based approach that balances regulation with education and stakeholder collaboration to ensure a safer, more inclusive digital environment for children with SEND.

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The Policy Context for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and Online Safety in the UK

  • Hayley Henderson,
  • Andy Phippen

摘要

This chapter explores the evolution of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy in the UK alongside the development of online safety regulations, highlighting key legislative milestones and their impact on inclusive education and child protection. Beginning with the Warnock Report (1978), which introduced the concept of special educational needs and advocated for integrated education, the chapter traces subsequent policies, including the Education Act 1981 and the Children and Families Act 2014, emphasizing their role in shaping SEND provision. Parallel to this, online safety policy has evolved from early multi-stakeholder approaches, such as the Byron Review (2008), to more regulatory and technology-driven measures like the Online Safety Act 2023. While these policies aim to protect children, they often fail to account for the specific needs of SEND children, raising concerns about inclusivity. The chapter critically examines the gaps in current frameworks and argues for a more holistic, rights-based approach that balances regulation with education and stakeholder collaboration to ensure a safer, more inclusive digital environment for children with SEND.