System for children with special needs in England 'riddled with inequalities'

Damning report by MPs finds many pupils miss out on support and end up being excluded from educationChildren with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being failed by a system “riddled with unexplained inequalities”, according...

System for children with special needs in England 'riddled with inequalities'

Damning report by MPs finds many pupils miss out on support and end up being excluded from education

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being failed by a system “riddled with unexplained inequalities”, according to a damning parliamentary report.

The report says many of the 1.3 million pupils in England with SEND are not getting the support they need and end up being excluded from school, damaging their education, wellbeing and future life chances.

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