Council on the brink to borrow over £50m to fund SEND deficit

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has been told to borrow more than £50m to cover its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) deficit, following the government’s plan to return the SEND financial system to sustainability in 2025.

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BCP has attributed its rising deficit to increasing demand and cost of delivering SEND services. It is budgeting £122m for SEND provision in 2025/26,

Council on the brink to borrow over £50m to fund SEND deficit

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