A joint inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission found a raft of failures in SEND support across the Wiltshire town, which have left parents and carers "upset, angry and concerned", according to a letter sent to health and council chiefs.
Concerns include a failure to meet the statutory deadline of ensuring all SEN statements are converted to education, health and care plans, which are necessary to effectively plan support.
Where plans are in place, health and council leaders are failing to ensure they are of a high quality or are offering children the right support needed to improve their life chances.
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