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Call to write-off SEND deficits with councils on a 'cliff edge'

By Lee Peart 18 June 2025

Councils have called on the Government to write off a projected £5bn SEND deficit as MPs have warned that local authorities face a financial cliff edge.

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Partnership making SEND improvements following warning notice

By Lee Peart 10 June 2025

Partners in Lancashire say they have introduced ‘crucial improvements’ to SEND services following a warning notice.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SEND system in urgent need of reform, says LGA

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

A new report by the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for urgent reform of SEND services.

MENTAL HEALTH

Around 300,000 children to benefit from £9.5m neurodiversity support

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

Around 300,000 primary school children are to benefit from earlier and better neurodiversity support following the extension of a Government programme.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SEND improvement plan to address 'systemic failures'

By Lee Peart 29 May 2025

Bracknell Forest Council has set out plans to improve SEND provision including funding for extra staff.

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Local area partnership promises urgent improvements following critical report

By Lee Peart 03 April 2025

Bracknell Forest Council and NHS Frimley ICB have promised ‘urgent and sustained improvements’ following a critical Ofsted and CQC report.

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Half of councils warn of insolvency over SEND spending

By Lee Peart 19 February 2025

Over half of councils have warned they face insolvency when an exemption for SEND spending expires in March 2026.

INTEGRATED CARE

Report highlights 'inconsistent' SEND experiences

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

A local area partnership report has highlighted ‘inconsistent experiences and outcomes’ for young people with SEND.

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'More work to do', councillor responds to SEND petition

By Lee Peart 29 January 2025

Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet member for education and SEND, Cllr Ben Bradle, has acknowledged there is ‘more to do’ on SEND provision.

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Longstanding weaknesses across SEND system 'impacting' on young people's transition to adulthood

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

Local areas are working hard to improve support for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), but a number of systemic challenges are limiting their ability to provide...