#special-needs-education

#special-needs-education

Much better to defer a white paper on special needs education in England than to announce plans in haste, only to be forced to withdraw them. This was the calculation behind the government's decision to put off until next year its plans for reform in a vitally important and sensitive area. Some council leaders were disappointed by the delay, such is their desperation about overspends.

"When I say something, you need to reply," the teacher gently reminds one pupil after discussing their work, emphasizing the importance of communication skills in the classroom."

The current special needs education system in England is failing, with families reporting long waiting times for assessments and many children lacking necessary specialist support.

"Our approach will involve multiple tactics, we will attack, hinder, delay, obstruct—anything to block solar and wind energy initiatives," asserted Reform's deputy leader.