What happened: Ministers face pressure to explain how they will cover a £6bn shortfall in funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. The government plans to take full responsibility for SEND costs from local councils by 2028.
Why it matters:
- The rising SEND costs could impact government budgets and education funding priorities.
- Schools, local councils, and families of children with SEND are directly affected by funding changes.
MNN Take: The government aims to reform SEND funding to reduce costs and shift financial responsibility from local authorities to central government, but details on covering the funding gap remain unclear.
Sources: Guardian UK