Extra billions for schools in England will be quickly swallowed up, say experts

"The additional investment was likely to be used mainly to plug existing deficits, while the special needs system would remain in a perilous state."

"Despite the additional investment, the special educational needs system remains in a perilous state, risking cuts to services for our most vulnerable children."

"The 2.3bn uplift for 2025-6 will raise per-pupil spending in England by 1.6%, but this increase will quickly be swallowed up by cost pressures."

"Given the spending constraints and competing priorities, the limited offering is not unexpected, but there are systemic issues that still need to be addressed."

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