The cost of schooling East Ayrshire’s most vulnerable young people has soared by around £5.5m over the last five years, a 43 per cent increase.
The increasing number of young people with additional support needs (ASN), which can be a result of disability or health issues, family circumstances and other social factors, has driven the rise.
In 2017/18 a total of £12.8m was spent on ASN education. That figure has been projected to be almost £18.3m by the end of this month.
