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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

‘I had to give up my job to care for my blind child - I have no confidence in SEND reforms’

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are worried they could see support reduced as the government consults on reform to the system, a new survey has found.

Children who need additional support in nursery, school or college currently access help through the SEND system, with their parents applying for an Education, Health and Care (EHCP) plan.

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