According to the report, published today, while some children with SEND are receiving high-quality support, many others are not getting the help they should. At the same time, local authorities are coming under growing financial pressure as the demand for supporting school pupils with the greatest needs rises.
The report was produced ahead of the announcement by the Government last week of a new major review into support available for children with SEND and how it can be improved, including looking at the ‘postcode lottery’ of support.
According to the report, while the DfE has increased school funding, the numbers of pupils identified as having the greatest needs rose between 2013-14 and 2017-18. Over the same period, funding per pupil dropped by 2.6 per cent in real terms for those with high needs, and for those without education, health and care (EHC) plans.
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