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Government urged to keep care plans for children with special needs

  • Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told the BBC on Sunday that the government will enhance support for children who require additional educational assistance, while affirming that their legal protections will remain intact.
  • The government inherited a SEND system described as 'left on its knees', amid ongoing debates and calls for an independent inquiry into council spying on parent carers since 2021.
  • Advocates, including families, teachers, and public figures, emphasize that legally binding support documents for approximately 17% of learners are crucial protections, with the total number of these plans rising by 10.8% to 638,745 as of January 2025.
  • A conference on July 10 at QE School in Wimborne, hosted by five multi-academy trusts covering 70 schools, aims to share best practices to improve inclusion for SEND and disadvantaged children.
  • Despite settlement of legal cases, campaigners and some councillors urge the Green Party-led council to promptly fulfill its pledge for an independent investigation with clear timelines to ensure transparency and accountability.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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