"In the next few weeks, the government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the crucial yet complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England - and it could prove contentious. The SEND system is vital to hundreds of thousands of parents and children in England. Almost every MP will tell you it's an issue that regularly tops their inboxes;"
"In recent years demand has spiralled upwards, with a record one in five children in England now requiring support. Many parents find themselves facing a system under strain, with provision patchy and families often locked in lengthy legal battles to get support for their children. Meanwhile, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts that spending on special educational needs and disabilities will have more than doubled in real terms by 202829 as compared with 201516."
The government plans an overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support system in England, a move likely to be contentious. The SEND system supports hundreds of thousands of children and their families and frequently dominates MPs' casework. Some Labour MPs express nervousness about proposed changes given past policy missteps and recent questions over the prime minister's authority. A significant trust deficit exists between parents and government, with parents fearing reforms could worsen provision. Demand has risen to a record one in five children, provision is uneven, legal battles are common, and spending is forecast to more than double by 2028-29, straining council budgets.
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