In this new austerity moment, a fight is on: for the rights of children with special educational needs | John Harris
Briefly

Keir Starmer's anticipated speech signals a hard road ahead for Labour, emphasizing tough choices and austerity measures while acknowledging the urgent need for reform in the SEND system.
The situation for children with special educational needs in England is dire; many parents must resort to legal action to secure necessary support, reflecting systemic failures.
ITV's investigation reveals that over half of SEND pupils have missed school due to inadequate support, highlighting urgent gaps that must be filled to improve outcomes.
Ombudsman Amerdeep Somal describes the SEND system as 'in utter disarray,' exacerbating a crisis that has deep roots in previous government cuts.
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