At least one in six requests from families for help getting children with SEND to school was rejected by councils, new research suggests. A report by FairGo, a community interest company, has lifted the lid on decision-making about a system which costs councils billions of pounds every year. Although the Department for Education (DfE) has sought to improve its knowledge about home to school transport spend, its efforts still won’t capture information about refusals or appeals. 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