The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system in England is in urgent need of reform.
Despite increases in funding, the system remains fragmented and under-resourced, with significant weaknesses in coordination, staffing, accountability and early intervention.
Research by the Local Government Association (LGA) highlights the root causes of dysfunction and outlines the pressing need for a more integrated and functional model. This report explores the reasons for the current system’s failure, the implications for local authorities and the features of a successful SEND system.
You can read the full report here.