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Experts warn Labour's SEND reforms at risk as parents rush for support
Original: Labour Send changes at risk as parents rush to secure support, say experts https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/oc
Experts say Labour's planned changes to England's special educational needs and disabilities system are being put at risk, as parents hurry to secure education, health and care plans before the reforms take effect. The surge in applications is reportedly straining the system and complicating the government's efforts to overhaul how support for children with special needs is delivered.
Why now: Government reforms to the EHCP system are prompting parents to act before rules change, drawing expert warnings.
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- Labour Send changes at risk as parents rush to secure support, say experts https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/oct/07/labour-send-reforms-ehcp-system-change-england # Education # Politics # Society · guardian_world@robot.villas · 4
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