SEND reforms ‘can improve outcomes’
Eight in 10 councils believe the Government’s SEND reforms will lead to better outcomes for children and young people in England.
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EHCPs rise as new inclusion guide published
The number of children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has increased by 12.5 per cent since last year, according to official figures.
Educational psychologists shortage warning
The LGA has called for clarity from ministers on how educational psychologists and other specialists can be attracted into education in the face of staff shortages.
‘Unanswered questions’ on SEND deficits – MPs
MPs have warned that the Government’s SEND reforms have left “unanswered questions” on home-to-school transport and council deficits.
Schools White Paper and SEND reform
For years, Labour councils have been clear – our special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is overwhelmed, under-resourced and struggling to deliver.
Government to write off £5bn of SEND deficits
The Government has committed to resolving 90 per cent of councils’ historic deficits in respect of provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Special needs teacher training announced
The Government has announced a £200 million teacher training programme to support pupils in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Expansion of specialist SEND spaces
There will be more specialist, calm learning spaces in mainstream schools to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the Government announced last month.
Government ‘to fund SEND’
The Government has pledged to fund the full cost of provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from 2028/29.