New National Report
Bright Futures UK is proud to launch its first national research report examining the impact of long-term illness on education for children and young people aged 5–24.
At a pivotal moment for SEND reform – including proposed changes to EHCPs and Individual Support Plans – this report brings urgent attention to a group too often overlooked in policy decisions: young people unable to attend school due to serious physical and mental health conditions.
New National report
An estimated 279,000 children and young people across the UK are currently out of education because of illness.
The consequences are profound:
This report provides vital, evidence-based insight to ensure these young people are not left out of ongoing education reform.