What happened: A new campaign backed by actor Sally Phillips and MPs from multiple parties is calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to maintain the legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The group Save Our Children’s Rights warns that planned changes in the upcoming schools white paper could reduce these protections.
Why it matters:
- Changes could affect the support and legal protections available to SEND children in England.
- Families and educators may face uncertainty over the future of SEND provision and rights.
MNN Take: The campaign highlights concerns about potential government reforms to SEND education, emphasising the importance of preserving existing legal safeguards for vulnerable children.
Sources: Guardian UK