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The Power of Specialist Further Education

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1 – 5 December 2025

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A national awareness week celebrating the transformative impact of specialist further education, coordinated by Natspec – the membership body for specialist FE colleges in England.

The Power of Specialist FE is a bold national campaign celebrating the transformative role specialist further education plays for young people with SEND (and ALN in Wales). Running from 1 – 5 December 2025, the campaign unites colleges, learners and sector partners across the country in highlighting the life-changing impact of specialist FE through sharing powerful learner stories.

Together, we’re calling on policy makers and decision takers to recognise the value of specialist FE and its essential place within an inclusive education system.

Further education providers are participating in a national awareness campaign this week, The Power of Specialist FE, which aims to highlight the vital provision being offered to learners with more complex needs across the country.

Preferred questions: 

  • What steps is the Government taking to ensure specialist further education is recognised as an essential part of the education and skills system? 
  • How does the Government intend to support and resource collaboration between specialist and general FE colleges to strengthen inclusion across the sector? 
  • Will the Government commit to giving access to capital funding to specialist colleges, which are currently excluded from the FE capital transformation fund? 
  • What plans are in place to give equal access to transport support for 16 – 19 year olds with SEND so that travel is not a barrier to participation in further education? 
  • What plans does the Government have to expand existing post-16 outcomes measures so they more meaningfully reflect the broad range of achievements of learners with SEND, including those with more complex needs? 

If you are interested in asking any questions in Parliament, please contact Natspec@PLMR.co.uk for further information or additional suggestions

The Power of Specialist FE
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