
Imagine a world where every child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) received the support they needed, when they needed it. Where parents didn’t have to fight tooth and nail for support. Where schools and local authorities were equipped to spot challenges early and act swiftly. That vision feels like a pipe dream for the 1 million children in the UK with lifelong speech and language challenges.
The recent report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) paints an alarming picture of just how far we are from making this vision a reality. The report reveals the financial crisis looming over the SEND system. Central government funding has increased by £4 billion over the past nine years – a 59 per cent increase – but it’s still not enough.
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