Early intervention and collaboration key to successful SEND system, new APPG report shows Today (Tues 16 Sept), the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) publishes a new report: Reforming the SEND System in England. 16 September 2025
Reducing demand for SEND provision will require big investment in early support says NAHT ahead of debate School leaders' union responds as Parliament debates petition on legal right to SEND support 15 September 2025
74% of schools in England face cuts, as unions, parents and governors describe a ‘desperate’ situation in schools New data from the Stop School Cuts coalition finds that 7 in 10 schools in England have experienced cuts to their budgets since 2010, with this totalling £1 million in 1,180 cases. Teaching unions and parents and governors groups have called the situation desperate. They are seeking action from the Government to restore school funding in order to deal with twin crises in special needs provision and crumbling buildings. 15 September 2025
NAHT NI urges early talks and investment in future school places for pupils with SEN Underfunding a barrier to schools' ability to support children says union 15 September 2025
RAAC progress welcome but schools need much more capital funding says NAHT School leaders' union responds to government update on removal of 'crumbly concrete' 10 September 2025
