Thousands of children with special needs are paying the price of a “crisis” in education funding, a union has claimed. Official figures show the number of youngsters with special educational needs plans or statements that are awaiting school places has more than doubled in a year. “Children are at home because local authorities don’t have enough money to provide suitable education. “The budget for pupils with special educational needs is £6 billion this year. “Our new Education, Health and Care Plans are putting the views of young people with special educational needs and disabilities and families at the heart of the process so they can help shape the support they receive.

Source: Daily Mail April 01, 2018 07:30 UTC