Anne Longfield emphasizes the need for a more inclusive system in special education, noting that children's needs are rising even as available support dwindles, leading to a crisis scenario.
Investment should focus on universal early years support rather than merely increasing funds for complex plans, as this strategy will mitigate future crises and enhance children's life chances.
Longfield warns against local authorities overspending on crisis interventions; she cites the need to reverse the trend of dwindling early intervention resources to avoid exacerbating the situation.
The rise in tribunal cases highlights the systemic failures in SEND support, with parents increasingly finding themselves in conflict with local authorities over inadequate provision for children.
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