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The Big Debate: How can we make SEND support more efficient and effective?

6 mins read Education
A surge in the number of cases referred to the SEND Tribunal backs campaigners’ concerns that the system is failing to meet children’s needs. Three experts outline changes to improve support amid rising demand.
Latest DfE figures show that nearly one in five schoolchildren has a diagnosable special educational need or disability - IRYNA/ADOBE STOCK

Panellists

Amanda Allard, strategic director, The Council for Disabled Children

Amanda has worked in children’s policy both as a researcher and campaigner for the last 30 years; first for The Children’s Society and NCH (now Action for Children) and latterly as head of policy and communications for Treehouse, the autism education charity.

Amanda joined the Council for Disabled Children in 2009 and became strategic director in 2023.

Dr Sue Soan, senior lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University

Sue has worked on a number of DfE projects and has published regularly on additional educational needs and joint professional working at the local, national and international level.

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