Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully
Summary
The UK government plans to change the support system for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. The reforms aim to provide more help in everyday schools and ensure specialist schools for complex needs. Funding remains a main concern, as support costs are increasing quickly.Key Facts
- The UK government will soon announce changes to the SEND system in England.
- The SEND system supports hundreds of thousands of children and faces many challenges.
- Demand for SEND services has grown, with one in five children needing support.
- Costs for SEND are rising, with forecasts predicting a £6 billion funding gap by 2028/29.
- The government allocated £3 billion to create places in mainstream schools for SEND children.
- An additional £200 million is given to train teachers for SEND support.
- The government plans to cover £5 billion of council SEND debts from 2028.
- The Education Secretary is committed to making tough decisions for necessary reform.
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