Sweeping education reforms aimed at halving the disadvantage gap are to be unveiled by the government, with the plans also expected to include significant changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Ministers will aim to close the attainment gap between poorer pupils and more affluent peers, with a long-term target to halve the disadvantage gap by the time today's youngest pupils reach the end of secondary school. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson described the