Government has ‘big job’ to do on SEND outcomes as well as costs, says McGovern

Local government minister Alison McGovern has reiterated a promise “to give further detail” on plans to support local authorities with cumulative special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) deficits “later in the settlement process”.

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Part of the reason for delays to publishing the government’s plan for SEND reforms, she suggested, was because of a focus on delivering better

Government has ‘big job’ to do on SEND outcomes as well as costs, says McGovern

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