
The call comes from the House of Commons education committee following its 18-month inquiry into support for children with SEND.
While supportive of the SEND reforms through the Children and Families Act 2014 - which aimed to improve partnership working in support across health, schools and care, including the introduction of education, health and care (EHC) plans - MPs say the measures have been poorly implemented.
They have left councils and schools struggling, and "thrown families into crisis", the MPs claim.
Suicide attempts, stress, depression, anxiety, job loss and relationship breakdowns are among mental health issues parents and carers are facing, they add.
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