As a former cabinet member for education and proud SEND dad, I’m committed to supporting children with SEND and advocating for the changes needed to give them the best possible chances for their futures.
Let’s be clear: we’ve seen significant progress over the last few years, and teachers are making herculean efforts to meet the needs of students, working incredibly hard under often challenging circumstances.
But more needs to be done. Since 2014, the number of children with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), who have been assessed by their local authority as having complex needs, has more than doubled. At the same time, academic attainment for children with special needs has not improved. These children cannot, should not – must not – be left behind.
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