Early years settings 'turning away one in five parents of children with SEND'

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

One in five parents and carers of children with special education needs or disabilities (SEND) are being turned away by early years settings due to a shortage of places and a “tsunami of need”, a charity survey has found.

More nurseries are expected to turn children with SEND away next week. Picture: Adobe Stock
More nurseries are expected to turn children with SEND away next week. Picture: Adobe Stock

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