Commenting on reports this morning that the government will be changing arrangements for SEND support for pupils, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union, NAHT, said:

“We are looking forward to seeing the full details of the White Paper. It seems uncontroversial that the current system fails children, fails families, and fails schools trying their best to support young people in their care.

“As we currently understand the plans, they have the potential to ensure that children get the education they deserve and to lift some of the pressure currently experienced by schools and families. As ever, the devil will be in the detail of how they will be resourced, managed and supported.

“NAHT will carefully consider its full response when the full details are published.”