Ministers’ SEND listening campaign ‘futile’, say parents But schools minister seeks to reassure parents of a ‘real dialogue’
PINS: Half of schools did not get full neurodiversity support Evaluators highlighted implementation challenges with the £22m programme’s first year in 1,669 schools
Spending watchdog defends SEND budget forecast OBR official says it was ‘reasonable’ to illustrate the potential impact on the schools budget
£6bn SEND shortfall a ‘matter for 2027 spending review’ – Phillipson But ministers still face questions about where in government’s budget funding for black hole will come from
Three councils allowed to breach minimum school funding rules North Tyneside, Bracknell Forest and – for the third year in a row – Kent all ‘gained approval to set a lower value’ due to SEND deals
Budget bedlam: £20bn SEND black hole prompts DfE row with spending watchdog Former adviser says Treasury is ‘trying to force the pace’ of reforms
The real SEND story behind the OBR shock One trust leader calls for caution over shock estimates of the potential impact of SEND funding
Budget 2025: Government faces £6bn SEND shortfall once override ends Spending watchdog warns ‘no savings have been identified’ to offset pressure on government coffers of end to council budgeting shield
Council facing £183m SEND deficit warns of ‘devastating consequences’ Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council demands ‘urgent action’ ahead of budget – including using high needs cash to cover £10m interest payments