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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Parents running ‘gauntlet of horror’ to access Send support – Motherland actor

Anna Maxwell Martin said the process to access support for children was ‘brutalising’ (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

Parents are having to run a “gauntlet of horror” to get support for their children who have special educational needs and disabilities (Send), Motherland star Anna Maxwell Martin has said.

The actor, who has navigated the system as a parent, said early intervention for children and an attitude of kindness and compassion from all those involved were key.

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