Concerns Over Special Needs Education
Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has turned her attention to special needs education, sparking concern among parents.
Parents of children with special needs are upset about the latest announcement from the Department of Education, which may lead to children with 'lower level' needs losing one-to-one teaching assistant support.
The publication of the white paper on schools' special needs (SEND) provision has been postponed until next year, fueling concerns about a potential overhaul of the system.
Reports that children with 'lower level' needs may lose one-to-one teaching assistant support have alarmed parents already struggling to navigate this labyrinth.
Impact on Special Needs Children
- Postponement of the white paper on SEND provision until next year
- Possible loss of one-to-one teaching assistant support for children with 'lower level' needs
Author's summary: Phillipson's plans spark concern among special needs parents.