‘Financial catastrophe’ looming over SEND deficits despite government bailout: CCN

Councils’ special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) deficits are set to reach a record £10.4bn by March 2028, despite the government writing off 90% of deficits accumulated up to March this year.

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The data from the County Councils Network (CCN), based on a survey of local authorities conducted by the Association of Local Authorities Treasurer Societies

‘Financial catastrophe’ looming over SEND deficits despite government bailout: CCN

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