County councils face £1.3bn special needs deficit

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

County councils are facing a “spiralling deficit” in their special education needs and disabilities (SEND) budgets that is set to increase to £1.3bn in two years’ time, research has warned.

Councils have urged the government to invest in SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock
Councils have urged the government to invest in SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

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