Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England

The changes will raise the bar at which children in England qualify for an education, health and care plan. Photograph: lovethephoto/Alamy

Children with a legal right to special needs support will face a review when they move to secondary school, with the first cohort to be affected currently in key stage 1, the Guardian understands.

A total overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system is due to be unveiled on Monday in a schools white paper that could face major opposition from Labour MPs.