Warning for millions of households in England who have SEND children - Birmingham Live

Warning for millions of households in England who have SEND children - Birmingham Live

Local authorities and councils in England have warned mums and dads over a multi-billion pound deficit from years of overspending on special educational needs.

SEND funding and autumn white paper announced

This advice applies in England only. On Wednesday the Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her spending review to parliament. Reeves announced additional funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including the expansion of free school meals to all households getting Universal Credit. Anna Bird, Contact’s CEO, responded to the spending review on behalf of the Disabled Children’s Partnership, said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s i…