The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) survey found that 97 per cent of school leaders are warning that current levels of SEND funding is insufficient.
A similar proportion (95 per cent) says that top up funding for pupils with education, health and care plans (EHCP) is too low.
More than six out of 10 school leaders said that providing required support for pupils with SEND “is causing major financial pressure for their school”.
Almost four in five (79 per cent) are having to raid their own budgets to fund additional SEND services, the survey adds.
The government’s “long awaited” review of SEND “should not be delayed any further”, said the NAHT.
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