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

First cohort to be impacted by change – part of Send system overhaul – are currently in key stage 1, it is understood 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 impacted 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 landmark schools white paper that could face major opposition from Labour MPs. Continue reading...

By Alexandra Topping and Richard Adams