The government’s new public engagement campaign on SEND has been labelled a “futile tick-box exercise” by parents, as ministers seek to reassure the sector...
Only half of primary schools on a £22 million flagship government inclusion programme were given all the support on offer, an interim evaluation has...
The spending watchdog has defended its “reasonable” decision to forecast the impact of a £6 billion SEND funding shortfall on the schools budget following...
Three councils signed up to controversial multi-million pound SEND bailouts have been given government permission to breach minimum funding levels in schools. Since 2020,...
I’m responsible for ensuring children in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country have the best educational experiences. For years, our trust...
A cash-strapped council facing a £183 million SEND black hole is warning ministers the deficit is “forcing” them to make “impossible financial decisions” with...