Brian Lamb, who chaired an inquiry into SEN provision and parental confidence under the Labour government, welcomed the main thrust of the green paper but urged caution over the implications of the proposed joint education, health and social care plans (see the key themes).
"There are complex details to be sorted out, especially how the different entitlements between health and education services can be forged into a clear accountability structure for parents, which would give them confidence that what was promised in the assessment would be delivered," he said.
Kevin Williams, chief executive of Kids, cited the imminent closure of some of the charity's services as a sign that the government's intentions could founder. "Decisions that have already been made by local authorities will undermine some of the aspirations outlined in the plan," he said.
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