SEND transport costs soar
New analysis published by the LGA has found spending by councils on home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is predicted to reach nearly £2 billion this year (2025/26).
SEND
‘Existential crisis’ in social care
The Government needs to do more to address local government’s three ‘Horsemen of the Apocalypse’ – adult social care, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and housing.
SEND system needs cross-party reform
Change is sorely needed for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
New report urges reform of SEND system
The LGA says more children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) should get the care and support they need in schools and other mainstream settings without the need for a statutory plan.
Half of councils warn of insolvency over SEND
More than half of councils in England that support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will become insolvent when a temporary accounting measure that keeps SEND-related deficits off their main balance sheets ends next year.
SEND in state of emergency – MPs
MPs have warned that a ‘lost generation’ of children could leave school without having received the help they need, with the LGA calling for a plan for reform.
£740m for SEND building adaptations
The Government has announced a £740 million funding package to increase the number of places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England.
Landmark report urges reform of ‘broken’ SEND system
A major new independent report on services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has found that the current system is not working for families, schools and councils, underlining the need for fundamental reform.
