Ministers will dramatically cut the number of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are given the highest level of support under highly anticipated reforms announced by the education secretary.
An estimated 270,000 fewer young people will be awarded education, health and care plans (EHCPs) by 2035, a drop of more than 40 per cent on current projections, as the government tackles a spiralling system it says is not working for children and parents and has led to multibillion-pound black holes in council budgets.
