Ministers must approach changes to the special educational needs (Send) system with care, according to David Blunkett. He emphasized the importance of reassuring parents regarding the future of education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) that assist over 600,000 children. Blunkett recognized the challenges facing the education secretary and highlighted the need to address the community's concerns regarding changes. He noted that the government's proposals to revisit Send provision should not echo prior welfare changes focused on budget reductions. Labour MP Helen Hayes echoed this sentiment, urging commitment to EHCPs to restore trust among families with Send children, citing the current system's failures.
'It's absolutely clear that the government will need to do this with incredible sensitivity and with a recognition it's going to be a bumpy road.'
'We've got to reduce the fear of change.'
'The only way to combat mistrust among many families with Send children is to commit to EHCPs.'
'The Send system is failing so many children and families at the moment.'
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