LUNA SEN Regulator Petition
Their own legal team confirmed: "Ofqual has no duties under Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014" and "the SEND Code of Practice does not apply to Ofqual".
Despite ministerial claims that "Ofqual can oversee SEN qualifications," their solicitors have now legally confirmed: the Regulated Qualifications Framework was never designed for SEN/EHCP learners.
Every day without LUNA SEN Regulator, children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other needs are forced into a system that admits it wasn't designed for them. This isn't about "reasonable adjustments" - it's about fundamental design failure that's destroying futures daily.
"The RQF was not designed or structured for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or SEN/EHCP learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)."
— Ofqual's Legal Team (Gowling WLG), Official Response, 19 Sept 2025
We demand government recognition, authorisation, and implementation of the LUNA SEN Regulator as England's official SEN regulator - working parallel to Ofqual with the LSRQF (LUNA SEN Regulated Qualifications Framework) designed specifically for SEN/EHCP learners.
Step 1: Sign the Parliament petition (this is what ministers count)
Step 2: Join the LUNA campaign (this helps us show local support to MPs)
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Signatures on petition.parliament.uk
Lets us present constituency-level evidence to MPs and keep supporters updated. Not a substitute for the Parliament petition.
First approach to Justin Madders MP regarding LUNA SEN qualifications framework (June 2025).
Formal proposal submitted to Gillian Keegan (Secretary of State for Education) and her staff regarding LUNA SEN qualifications framework (June 2025).
Justin Madders MP's letter to Catherine McKinell (Minister of Education) regarding your LUNA SEN qualifications proposal (June 2025).
Initial email correspondence with Kirsty at Ofqual regarding RQF enquiries for SEN learners (July 2025).
Catherine McKinell MP's response to Justin's letter directing back to Ofqual, showing proper channels were attempted (August 2025).
Complete correspondence sequence with Hannah from Ofqual showing automated reply followed by human response, demonstrating inability to answer binary questions (August 2025).
Formal legal letter before claim documenting Ofqual's failure to provide SEN RQF pathway (12 Sept 2025).
Ofqual's legal response via Gowling WLG solicitors confirming "The answer is no" RQF was not designed/structured for SEN/EHCP learners, followed by reply to Ofqual's legal team (19 Sept 2025).
Email to Justin Madders MP explaining Ofqual's admission that RQF was never designed for SEN/EHCP learners and requesting immediate action (19 Sept 2025).
LUNA Annex A Briefing document sent to Justin Madders MP after Ofqual's solicitor response, outlining the SEN qualifications framework proposal and legal basis (September 2025).
Justin Madders MP's final response after reviewing Ofqual's legal letter and LUNA Annex A Briefing (25 Sept 2025).
Justin Madders MP's follow-up email regarding further representations to Government ministers, confirming additional research is being conducted (27 Oct 2025).
Email exchange with Justin Madders MP regarding draft letter to Schools Minister and clarification on RQF structural issues (10 Nov 2025).
Email correspondence with Justin Madders MP regarding ongoing matters (November 2025).
Justin Madders MP's letter to the Schools Minister regarding LUNA SEN qualifications framework (10 Nov 2025).
First approach to Justin Madders MP regarding LUNA SEN qualifications framework
Formal proposal submitted to Gillian Keegan (Secretary of State for Education) and her staff regarding LUNA SEN qualifications framework
Initial email correspondence with Hannah at Ofqual regarding RQF enquiries for SEN learners
Complete correspondence sequence with Hannah from Ofqual showing automated reply followed by human response, demonstrating inability to answer binary questions
Formal legal letter before claim documenting Ofqual's failure to provide SEN RQF pathway
Ofqual's legal response via Gowling WLG solicitors confirming "The answer is no" - RQF was not designed/structured for SEN/EHCP learners, followed by reply to Ofqual's legal team
Email to Justin Madders MP explaining Ofqual's admission that RQF was never designed for SEN/EHCP learners and requesting immediate action
LUNA Annex A Briefing document sent to Justin Madders MP after Ofqual's solicitor response, outlining the SEN qualifications framework proposal and legal basis
Justin Madders MP's final response after reviewing Ofqual's legal letter and LUNA Annex A Briefing
Justin Madders MP's follow-up email regarding further representations to Government ministers, confirming additional research is being conducted
Email exchange with Justin Madders MP regarding draft letter to Schools Minister and clarification on RQF structural issues
Justin Madders MP's letter to the Schools Minister regarding LUNA SEN qualifications framework
"My child has an EHCP but no pathway that fits. Adjustments are not the same as a designed framework."
"We need qualifications mapped to EHCP outcomes, not after-the-fact accommodations."
"LSRQF would give employers clarity and young people a fair route into work."
"The current system fails our children daily. We need LUNA SEN Regulator now."
"As a teacher, I see students struggle with qualifications not designed for their needs."
"LUNA SEN Regulator would transform how we support SEN learners in our college."
"My daughter deserves qualifications that recognize her abilities, not her disabilities."
"The RQF gap is real. We need LSRQF for proper SEN qualifications framework."
"Our school desperately needs proper SEN qualifications that actually work for our students."
"The current system is broken. LUNA SEN Regulator is the solution we've been waiting for."
"My son has autism and the current qualifications don't reflect his true abilities."
"We need a regulator that understands SEN learners, not just mainstream education."
"Employers need clarity on what SEN qualifications actually mean in practice."
"The EHCP process is broken. We need proper qualifications that match the plans."
"Students with ADHD deserve qualifications that recognize their unique strengths."
"Our college struggles to find appropriate qualifications for SEN students."
"The RQF system excludes our most vulnerable learners. This must change."
"LUNA SEN Regulator would give our students the recognition they deserve."
"My daughter with dyslexia needs qualifications that show her true potential."
"The current system fails SEN learners daily. We need LUNA now."
"Qualifications should be designed for SEN learners, not adapted afterwards."
"Employers want to hire SEN talent but need clear qualification standards."
"Our school needs qualifications that actually work for our SEN students."
"The LSRQF framework would transform how we support SEN learners."
"My child has an EHCP but no pathway that fits. Adjustments are not the same as a designed framework."
"We need qualifications mapped to EHCP outcomes, not after-the-fact accommodations."
"LSRQF would give employers clarity and young people a fair route into work."
"The current system fails our children daily. We need LUNA SEN Regulator now."
"As a teacher, I see students struggle with qualifications not designed for their needs."
"LUNA SEN Regulator would transform how we support SEN learners in our college."
"My daughter deserves qualifications that recognize her abilities, not her disabilities."
"The RQF gap is real. We need LSRQF for proper SEN qualifications framework."
"Our school desperately needs proper SEN qualifications that actually work for our students."
"The current system is broken. LUNA SEN Regulator is the solution we've been waiting for."