Following the recent SEND White Paper publication, 31ten is delighted to announce a new partnership with Mime, bringing together our combined expertise to support local authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and schools as they prepare for and then implement the SEND reforms.
The upcoming reforms represent a major opportunity to strengthen local SEND systems, improve outcomes for children and young people, and ensure support is delivered early, fairly, and effectively. However, they also bring significant challenges around planning, data, governance, commissioning, and delivery. Through this partnership, Mime and 31ten offer a joined-up, end-to-end support package to help organisations confidently navigate this period of change.
A powerful combination of data, insight and delivery expertise
Mime brings over a decade of experience in SEND data analysis, benchmarking and forecasting, working with local authorities across the country to understand strengths, plan sufficient provision and monitor the impact of interventions. Our work has supported service improvement, financial sustainability, and evidence-based planning, including through major national programmes.
31ten is a highly trusted public-sector consultancy with deep expertise in transformation, early intervention, commissioning, governance, and service redesign. Their team has supported councils nationwide to implement large-scale reforms and improve outcomes while achieving best value.
Together, we provide a comprehensive offer covering:
- Benchmarking, monitoring and evaluation
- Forecasting and sufficiency planning
- Data and system improvement
- Co-production and governance
- Commissioning to ensure best value
- Service design
This integrated approach ensures that strategy, data, and delivery work hand-in-hand, helping local systems move beyond compliance towards lasting improvement.
Supporting confident preparation for SEND reform
DfE guidance is clear: local areas should not wait to act. Local authorities, MATs and schools should be developing robust SEND Reform Plans, building strong partnerships, establishing clear baselines, and ensuring they have high-quality data to track progress and impact.
Our joint offer supports organisations at every stage of this journey, from early benchmarking analysis and planning, through to implementation, transformation, and evaluation. Whether you need targeted analytical support or a full end-to-end reform programme, we can tailor our approach to your local context and priorities.
Let’s start the conversation
If you are a local authority, MAT or school looking to strengthen your approach to SEND and prepare confidently for the 2026 reforms, we would love to talk. Get in touch with the 31ten team today to discuss how our partnership with Mime can support your local SEND system.