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Sector hails ‘big, decisive answer’ to SEND deficit crisis

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The government’s pledge to largely eliminate accrued high-needs deficits has been greeted with relief by councils grappling with the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.

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Ministers confirmed in yesterday’s final settlement that 90% of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits built up to the end of 2025/26 would be covered

Room151 uncovers an ‘unusual’ legal process and changing dynamics in the political landscape that once again leave s151s picking up the financial pieces.

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