Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for children and young people has demanded an increasing amount of policymakers' time and attention in recent years.
A key driver has been the transfer of more than a quarter of a million children from the old statementing process to a new system of needs assessment and support. Councils rose to the challenge, with around 99 per cent of children being transferred by the April 2018 deadline, but concerns remain about how well the reforms have been implemented.
Amid rising numbers of pupils with SEND, government has committed to delivering more school places. Where children with special needs are taught - whether it be in mainstream settings or a special school - is still a topic of much debate, with some councils investing in specialist support in mainstream schools.
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