"Ministers will unveil a generational overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, pledging 4bn to transform provision in schools in England and warning councils they could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet their legal duties. The reforms are expected to be a key policy moment for Keir Starmer and for the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson who delayed the changes last autumn after a ferocious backlash from MPs and parents."
"Phillipson will promise a multibillion-pound investment including tailored specialist support in all mainstream schools and 60,000 additional special needs school places. The long-delayed proposals to transform Send in schools in England have resulted in a major listening drive led by Phillipson to try to smooth their landing with parents, and with MPs, many of whom had previously said they were prepared to rebel on the proposals."
"Backing the reforms, the prime minister said he had closely observed the engagement with parents. Getting the right support should never be a battle it should be a given, Starmer said. That means no more one size fits all' system that only serves children who fit the mould. Instead, families will get tailored support built around their child's individual needs, available on their doorstep."
Ministers will implement a generational overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support with a £4bn investment to transform provision in English schools. Councils could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet legal duties. The education secretary delayed the changes after strong backlash but now promises improved, not reduced, support. The plan includes tailored specialist support in mainstream schools and 60,000 additional special needs school places. A major engagement drive with parents and MPs has been undertaken. MPs expressed cautious optimism that concerns were heard, while the prime minister endorsed tailored, doorstep support rather than a one-size-fits-all system.
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