Headteachers in the UK are calling for an increase in Inset days from five to seven to better implement Labour's recent reforms regarding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The proposal, initiated by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) Solihull branch, is set to be discussed at the NAHT's annual conference in Belfast. If passed, the NAHT will lobby for two additional statutory Inset days, which would be crucial for training teachers to accommodate students with various needs, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The UK government has committed £200 million in funding by 2029 to support this training initiative. However, this change could pose difficulties for working parents who may need to arrange additional childcare. The motion highlights the need for schools to adapt to the new SEND responsibilities, as councils struggle with funding challenges for special schools. Some schools, like Forest Gate Community School in London, have already shifted to a four-and-a-half-day week to alleviate pressure on staff and manage budgets.