Concerns Over Special Needs Education
Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has shifted her focus back to her role, but her latest announcement has sparked concern among parents of children with special needs.
Parents are upset about the postponement of the white paper on schools' special needs (SEND) provision until next year, as well as rumors of a potential overhaul of the system.
A more alarming report suggests that children with 'lower level' needs may lose one-to-one teaching assistant support, causing distress among parents already struggling to navigate the system.
Parents whose children have special needs are up in arms about the latest announcement
The delay and potential changes have raised concerns among parents, who are worried about the impact on their children's education.
Author's summary: Bridget Phillipson's latest announcement sparks concern among special needs parents.