The Labour government plans changes to the way children’s entitlement to special educational needs and disability (SEND) support is assessed.
The current system is flawed: long processing times, inconsistent provision, and a lack of funding. A new system is being developed.
“Any system that the government looks at will have a full consultation process”, according to a government advisor. Well, consult students and parents – a funding boost is needed, and is highly unlikely to be what this cutting government has planned! Any attempts to use reforms to make cuts through the back door must be fought.
The Socialist Party calls for schools and local authorities to fund services to meet needs, and demand money from the Labour government which claims to “back young people”. Take the wealth off profiteering big business bosses to fund services for the benefit of all.
