In the wake of the latest Public Accounts Committee report on Support for children and young people with special educational needs, Andre will provide an update on SEND policy and its current impact on practice. Up to April 2024. Andre held the position of DfE SEN and Disability Professional Adviser for 14 years. This has involved providing advice to ministers and DfE policy leads across the department on all matters relating to identification, support, and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEN and disability. He worked closely with local authorities, parent carer groups, voluntary sector, health, and schools and colleges to achieve policy goals. In 2022, he was awarded an OBE for services to children and young people.