MPs on the Public Accounts Committee warn that government SEND reforms fail to tackle £2 billion home-to-school transport costs and council deficits, raising concerns about financial uncertainty and accessibility.
The Public Accounts Committee warns that proposed SEND reforms fail to address council deficits and home-to-school transport costs, urging urgent government clarification.
A Nevada mother files a lawsuit against Clark County School District after her special needs son choked on pineapple and died, alleging staff negligence and improper training.
Parents and educators highlight the essential role of special schools for children with Send, citing high exclusion rates and inadequate mainstream resources as key concerns.
Experts warn parents to watch for key signs of dyslexia beyond reading and writing, as undiagnosed cases can lead to frustration and struggles in children, with one in ten people affected.
Guardian readers respond to the government's Send reform white paper, highlighting concerns over funding misconceptions, workforce shortages, and the need for inclusive education design.
Labour proposes major reforms to SEND funding and student loans, aiming to improve support for special needs education and ease financial burdens on graduates.
An educational psychologist breaks down the Government's proposed SEND system reforms, detailing potential impacts on children, teachers, and parents across England.
Labour's Send overhaul aims to transform special educational needs support in England, promoting inclusion in mainstream schools with tailored funding and resources.
Education leaders and MPs cautiously welcome England's Send reforms but warn of workload burdens and funding gaps. Plans aim to support 1.3 million children with special needs by 2029-30.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson navigates Labour MP support for Send reforms, learning from past legislative failures to communicate overhaul needs amid parental trust concerns.
Labour's revamp of England's Send system aims to replace a 'one size fits all' approach with tailored support, but faces funding hurdles and rising costs amid 1.7 million children in need.
Parents of children with special needs express relief that England's Send changes avoid disruption but fear struggles for help persist, with concerns over inclusivity and support.
Bridget Phillipson's education white paper aims to boost inclusion for children with special needs, but challenges remain over funding, staffing, and strict criteria for support plans.
Bridget Phillipson's ambitious 10-year Send plan promises inclusion and investment, but faces concerns over funding, mainstream schooling viability, and potential future threats from Reform UK's rhetoric.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges to maintain education health and care plans for children with the most complex needs amid sweeping Send system reforms aimed at inclusivity.
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyze the government's controversial plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system, exploring if it can secure support from MPs and parents amid ongoing debates.
Labour's £4bn SEND reforms face parental distrust as analysis reveals funding may not cover even one teaching assistant per school, highlighting systemic failures.
Analysis of how England's Send overhaul could impact children, from EHCP holders to those without plans, with changes phased until 2030.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces major SEND reforms, projecting a 40% reduction in EHCPs by 2035 and introducing Individual Support Plans for tiered assistance.
Labour's proposed SEND reforms, including new Individual Support Plans, aim to overhaul the system but forecast a 33% drop in EHCP awards by 2035, raising concerns about support access.
Government plans to overhaul SEND provision aim for inclusivity but may undermine support for neurodiverse children struggling with mainstream school environments.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces reforms reducing EHCPs for 270,000 children by 2035, shifting to school-based support amid £4bn funding and political opposition.
The UK government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the SEND system, investing billions to reduce wait times and enhance support in mainstream schools through new digital plans and specialist training.
Labour's schools white paper reveals SEND costs will keep growing until 2035, with reforms tightening EHCP access and shifting support to school level.
The Government has announced sweeping reforms to England's SEND system, backed by £4 billion, introducing Individual Support Plans and restructuring EHCPs to create a more inclusive educational framework.
The Government's Schools White Paper outlines reforms to the Send system, projecting a drop in children with the highest support levels from 2030, backed by £4 billion in funding.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a £4 billion reform package for special educational needs, aiming to make mainstream schools more inclusive with direct funding and expert support services.
Labour unveils a £4 billion plan to redirect funding from independent special schools to mainstream education, amid accusations of profiteering and union criticism of inadequate resources.
The government has announced a £4bn package to reform the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities system in England, including funds for inclusive mainstream teaching and expert support services.