Education National Audit Office SEND report: Special education system 'failing' - could next week’s Budget fix it? By Amber Allott Education writer Comment Published 24th Oct 2024, 18:40 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The current SEN system is costing billions, but not improving outcomes for children 💸 A new report says the current SEN system is financially unsustainable and not meeting families’ expectations. This is despite funding increasing to more than £10 billion a year.

The number of children with special educational needs (SEN) who need extra help at school has been steadily rising. Councils hope more support for the struggling system will arrive with the government’s Budget next week. The government’s official auditor says that the current system for supporting children with special educational needs in our schools is financially “unsustainable” - but much-needed change may soon be at hand.

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