SEND: ‘the spending trajectory for councils is going to be very uncertain’

Government plans to overhaul special educational needs and disability (SEND) services have created an uncertain funding landscape for councils, according to Darcey Snape, research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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In recent years, local authorities have seen mounting demand for legally binding education, health and care plans (EHCPs), which has potentially squeezed core SEND

SEND: ‘the spending trajectory for councils is going to be very uncertain’

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