Listen to this story Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe Ministers are planning to spend more than £2 million on SEND consultants to advise councils on system reform this year, Schools Week can reveal. All councils were assigned a SEND adviser this financial year to support areas as they created local SEND reform plans. Analysis of contract documents shows the Department for Education has issued contracts worth up to £2.31 million to 35 advisers so far. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in