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English councils forecast £10bn SEND funding deficit by 2028
Original: The impact on local govt. finances of the mandatory provision of Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND) support c
English local authorities are warning that mandatory Special Education Needs and Disabilities support is pushing their finances deeper into crisis. Despite receiving some extra funding from government, councils still forecast a combined £10bn deficit by 2028, forcing further pressure on other local services and prompting debate over how the SEND system is funded.
Why now: Councils' widening SEND funding shortfall is raising fresh concerns about the sustainability of local government finances in England.
English local councilsSpecial Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) systemUK government
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- The impact on local govt. finances of the mandatory provision of Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND) support continues to deepen; having received some extra financial support, councils still forecast a £10bn deficit by 2028, putting further pressure on their budgets,… · ChrisMayLA6@mastodon.me.uk · 2
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