Thousands of pupils with special educational needs are being denied crucial funding as local authorities face financial pressures, transforming access into a postcode lottery.
The acute shortage of educational psychologists prevents proper assessments for children requiring special educational needs support, with 20,000 waiting for essential evaluations.
Immediate action is necessary to train and retain educational psychologists to manage the growing demand, ensuring timely support and intervention for vulnerable students.
Government reforms of the special educational needs system must prioritize increasing resources and training to create equitable access for all children.
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