fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours agoSpecial needs overhaul risks becoming welfare reforms mark 2', IFS finds
Special needs reforms for children in England could turn into welfare reforms mark 2 unless the government can convince parents that it is not aiming to save money, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The thinktank said any changes to the current system of education, health and care plans (EHCPs), which mandate tailored support for children with special needs, will be highly controversial among parents, but said reform was long overdue as the number of EHCPs issued has ballooned by 80% since 2018.
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