https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/feb/19/schools-in-england-to-get-budget-for-children-with-special-needs-as-part-of-send-overhaul. "Some are particularly concerned about plans to test those who hold ECHPs according to the new tougher #criteria when they move up to secondary #school, while others want to make sure #parents can make a legal appeal if they feel #schools are not meeting their children’s needs." They are RIGHTLY concerned! These "reforms" are CUTS to provision for #disabled #children!
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