SEND Crisis: System Nears Collapse as Demand Soars
England's special educational needs services face total collapse. Experts demand transparency, proper funding, and firm safeguards for vulnerable children and families.
Category : SEND
Toddler Slapped by Childcare Worker, Mother Demands Justice
A Melbourne mother is calling for criminal charges after her neurodivergent three-year-old was slapped by a childcare educator. Discover the full story and the call for better SEND training.
Tice: Children wearing ear defenders in school 'insane'
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice sparks controversy by calling children wearing ear defenders 'insane' and claiming neurodiverse conditions are overdiagnosed.
Anna Maxwell Martin: SATs harm special needs children
BBC star Anna Maxwell Martin joins parents warning primary SATs leave SEND children feeling 'not clever enough'. Read the open letter demanding education reform.
SEND funding crisis could halt bin collections, Tice warns
Reform UK's Richard Tice warns 'out of control' SEND costs, now at £10bn a year, will leave councils unable to afford basic services. He calls for EHCP reforms and an end to 'insane' practices.
59 Councils Face Bankruptcy Over £18bn SEND Crisis
Shocking report reveals dozens of councils could collapse overnight under spiralling SEND costs. Government urged to act as system heads toward 'total collapse'.
SEND system faces collapse as demand surges
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Keira Knightley's candid dyslexia revelation
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley reveals her lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how she overcame challenges to build a successful acting career while raising awareness about learning differences.
Mother's fight for autistic son's school place
A desperate mother reveals how her autistic son has been failed by the education system, facing constant rejections from specialist schools despite clear needs.
SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
Boy, 14, dies after Snapchat bullying nightmare
A 14-year-old boy from Cheshire has died by suicide following relentless bullying on Snapchat, prompting urgent calls for better online safety measures in schools.
5-Minute Test Could Spot Hidden Dyslexia in Children
Groundbreaking new research reveals a simple five-minute assessment that could identify dyslexia in children years earlier than current methods, offering hope for millions of families across the UK.
Hospital refuses boy's speech therapy over private school
A leading NHS hospital has denied speech therapy to an 11-year-old boy, claiming his private education makes him ineligible for treatment in a controversial postcode policy decision.
Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Greg Rutherford's wife on neurodivergent son's school days
Susie Verrill opens up about the family's choice to allow their neurodivergent son to miss school days when needed, discussing the importance of protecting his mental wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity.
Exam Time Allowances for Neurodivergent Students Scrutinised
New research reveals concerning disparities in how schools grant additional exam time to students with ADHD and autism, raising questions about educational equity across the UK.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
McFly star reveals daughter's PDA autism diagnosis
McFly drummer Harry Judd opens up about his daughter's Pathological Demand Avoidance diagnosis, shedding light on this often-misunderstood autism profile and its impact on families.
Autistic girl, 5, vanishes from Texas elementary school
A five-year-old autistic girl wandered unnoticed from her Texas elementary school, triggering a massive search operation and raising serious questions about school security protocols for vulnerable children.
Epileptic pupil beaten with trumpet in Miami school attack
Shocking footage reveals brutal classroom assault on vulnerable student with special needs at Miami-Dade County Public School, sparking outrage and investigation.
Corrie star reveals daughter's autism diagnosis
Former Coronation Street actress Lucy-Jo Hudson reveals her daughter's autism diagnosis journey and the emotional challenges her family faced during the assessment process.
Kellie Bright reveals son's autism diagnosis
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright opens up about her son's autism diagnosis and calls for urgent improvements to the UK's special educational needs system in powerful BBC Panorama interview.
Kellie Bright reveals son's autism diagnosis in BBC documentary
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright opens up about her son's autism journey and the challenges facing SEND families in powerful BBC Panorama documentary.
Special needs school funding crisis deepens
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
Mum of four autistic kids reveals her vital message
A mother from Kent shares her powerful journey raising four children on the autism spectrum, offering heartfelt advice to break down stereotypes and build understanding.
Ministers face rebellion over special needs funding crisis
A growing rebellion over the crisis in special educational needs funding is brewing, with parents, councils, and Tory MPs uniting against the government's failing system.
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