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“These findings show that ambition and commitment to reducing inequality must be accompanied by proper and consistent investment if we are to close the disadvantage gap.

“Councils want to ensure that every child with SEND gets the support they need to receive the fulfilling education they deserve.

“The SEND reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure children and young people with SEND get the support they need and in a mainstream setting where appropriate.

“For the SEND reforms to succeed, it is vital that children with SEND who require support receive this in a mainstream setting where appropriate."

“Councils want to work with government to ensure every child attends a school where they can be happy, safe and reach their full potential.

“To integrate the SEND system within mainstream education, it is vital there is a workforce with the right skills that can provide the support children and young people with SEND need, to help improve their educational outcomes.

“It is positive the Government set out plans for much-needed reform of the SEND system, which is vital if we are to ensure children and young people with SEND get the support they need to flourish at school.

“These findings reinforce the need for comprehensive reform of the SEND system, and that the Schools White Paper must consider how we fund and provide home to school transport.

Eight in 10 councils warn they will become insolvent over mounting deficits related to the cost of supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, a new survey by the Local Government Association suggests.  

"Inspections and greater transparency will support improvement in educational standards, the identification and resolution of patterns of concern, and enable greater learning between trusts.”