Send costs threaten to bankrupt four in five English councils, leaders warn
Four in five English councils face bankruptcy from rising Send costs, with deficits projected to reach £14bn by 2028, warns LGA.
Category : SEND
Boy, 12, Dies After Three-Year Wait for Autism Diagnosis
A 12-year-old boy dies after three-year wait for autism diagnosis; charity survey reveals widespread delays and lack of support.
Ofsted: SEND Children in Northumberland Face Inconsistent Care
Ofsted inspection finds children with SEND in Northumberland face inconsistent experiences and delays in assessments, prompting a recovery plan.
Benedict's Law: New Allergy Rules for England Schools
Schools across England must stock adrenaline auto-injectors and train teachers under Benedict's Law, following the death of five-year-old Benedict Blythe from an allergic reaction in 2021.
Labour's £3bn Send Funding Sparks Outcry
Labour invests £3bn to create 60,000 Send places in mainstream schools, partly funded by suspending free schools, amid rising parental appeals.
Parents Pay Thousands Over Broken SEND System For Disabled Kids
Parents of disabled children pay thousands annually as SEND system fails, with EHCP delays and gaps in provision, research finds.
Labour’s Send Revolution: A High-Stakes Gamble That Risks Parental Rights
Labour's Send plan invests billions but risks failure due to underfunding, teacher concerns, and potential repeal by a Reform UK government.
Labour to Create 60,000 Specialist School Places for Send Pupils
Labour invests £3bn to create 60,000 specialist places for Send pupils in mainstream schools, aiming to reduce tribunal appeals and improve local provision.
Government faces battle over Send overhaul as campaigners voice fears
MPs and campaigners fear government's special needs overhaul may abolish EHCPs, risking rebellion similar to welfare bill retreat.
Send System Faces Collapse As Demand Surges
Special needs services in England face 'total collapse' as demand surges, with councils warning of £18bn debts and potential bankruptcy by 2028.
£4bn Overhaul of Special Educational Needs Support Announced
UK government announces £4bn overhaul of special educational needs support, with tailored provision and stricter EHCP criteria.
Send Reforms To Cut EHCPs By 270,000: New Plans Unveiled
Bridget Phillipson unveils Send overhaul to cut EHCPs by 270,000 by 2035, shifting to individual support plans and reducing reliance on councils.
Labour's Send Funding Overhaul Sparks Class War Fears
Labour faces backlash over special needs overhaul as MPs and campaigners fear abolition of EHCPs for 600,000 children.
Parents Of Send Children Give Mixed Response To England's Overhaul
Parents of Send children give mixed response to England's overhaul, with relief over avoided disruption but fears some will not benefit.
Families Fear Send Reforms Could Worsen Crisis For Children
Families of children with special needs fear government Send reforms could worsen their plight, as they struggle with a system they say has already failed them.
Government Faces Backlash Over Plans to Cut EHCPs by 40%
Government faces backlash over plans to cut EHCPs by 40%, with MPs and campaigners fearing reforms could abolish vital support for SEN children.
Four Ways Burnham Could Reshape Your Child's Education
Andy Burnham's education policies, tested in Greater Manchester, could reshape classrooms across England with a graduate tax, MBacc technical pathway, and SEND reforms.
Government Reforms Target Soaring Special School Fees and Quality
UK government announces £4bn overhaul of special educational needs support, including tailored provision in mainstream schools and stricter criteria for care plans.
Send Spending Gap: Wealthy Councils Up 65%, Deprived Areas Trail at 51%
Send spending rises 65% in wealthy councils vs 51% in deprived areas, report finds, prompting calls for reform.
Nine-Year-Old Boy Runs Away to Avoid School Christmas Performance
Nine-year-old boy runs away from home to avoid school Christmas concert; mother seeks help after headteacher refuses alternative role.
Developmental Language Disorder Affects 8% of Children, Yet Remains Under-Recognised
Developmental language disorder (DLD) affects 8% of children but remains under-recognised, especially in multilingual children. Learn about signs, challenges, and new assessment tools.
School discriminated against expelled autistic boy, judge rules
UK tribunal rules schools discriminate against autistic children excluded for behaviour linked to their condition, calling regulation 'repugnant'.
Bezos and Sánchez Donate $5 Million for Neurodiversity Education
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez donate $5m to Neurodiversity Alliance for inclusive education, part of Bezos Courage & Civility Award.
Reform UK Proposes Turning Empty Churches into Special Needs Schools
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice proposes converting redundant churches into special needs schools, criticising the broken SEND system.
Parents Fear Labour's SEND Reforms Could Leave Autistic Pupils 'Falling Through the Cracks'
Parents fear Labour's SEND reforms may worsen access for autistic children, with critics warning of a 'fail first' approach.
London school's 25-year no-exclusion model offers blueprint for Send inclusion
TCES Nurture primary in east London has not excluded a pupil in 25 years. Its model of embedded therapy and no-exclusion policy offers lessons for Send inclusion.
SEND Reforms Receive Cautious Welcome Amid Workload Concerns
Parents give mixed response to England's SEND reforms, with relief over avoiding disruption but concerns that some children may not benefit.
Northumberland SEND children forecast to exceed 6,000 by 2030
The number of children with Education, Health and Care Plans in Northumberland is projected to top 6,000 by 2030, putting further strain on the council's budget. Current numbers exceed 4,000, with rapid growth driven by autism, SEMH, and speech needs.
Labour's Send Overhaul: Costs and Challenges in England
Labour's Send overhaul in England faces funding and implementation challenges, with 1.7 million children affected and budgets fixed.
£20bn Send Funding Timebomb Threatens UK Schools
OBR warns £20bn Send funding shift to DfE risks 4.9% real cut in per-pupil spending by 2028, as councils face bankruptcy.
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