Dodd Partners
Some councils are draining reserves to plug high-needs deficits while their other services face cuts
Bumper payouts for sacked ministers, staff retention issues and fears over SEND performance all revealed in annual accounts
New requirement comes after Schools Week's 'SEND robbery' campaign, but leaders say rise 'won't fully alleviate challenges'
Ofsted amends new framework after complaints its proposals would 'set the bar too high'
Investigations have revealed how some councils seized millions of pounds in previous funding boosts
Labour calls for clarity as timelines ditched from ministerial statements
Number of local authorities found to have 'significant weaknesses' in how they support pupils with special needs last year...
Government intervention on the cards after damning inspection of Kent's SEND services
Places shortage, lengthy waits for EHC plans and no cash means some youngsters stuck in 'unsuitable' alternative provision, Ofsted...
