Parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) are facing challenges in getting appropriate support and schooling for their kids. Austerity measures have led to a £1 billion shortfall in funding for special educational needs, causing delays in providing necessary assistance. Concerns have been raised about the lack of support for children with complex needs after the age of 19, with parents accusing councils of neglect and describing the situation as a 'living hell.'
Parents of children with special education needs (#SEN) say fighting to get their children a school place has been a “living hell”. You can listen to my report on @RadioHumberside and @BBCRadioLincs. And watch it on @looknorthBBC at the later time of 7:45pm tonight. https://t.co/aKlOXzL16m
'Living hell' of parents seeking special schools https://t.co/qIkUAx6M75
Parent tells us of 'Living hell' trying to get a special school for her son in East Yorkshire
'Living hell' of parents seeking special schools - full story ⬇️ https://t.co/QxXNAACeZp
"Our children who have complex needs, it's like they don't exist after 19." Parents went to Stormont today to protest about the future facing young people with special educational needs. https://t.co/ZQE65cBsrq
Parents of SEND children accuse council of 'neglect' https://t.co/3TV3zGo96o
'Even though he had his diagnosis as autistic, they said 'he didn't look autistic.'' As councils expect a £1 billion SEND shortfall, caller Bernardo, who has two autistic sons, tells @BenKentish why it took a year to convince a state school that his son needed extra help. https://t.co/jy2YadMled
‘The way that we judge whether schools are doing a good job or not does not always work for children with special educational needs.’ @BenKentish hears from Campaigner Stephen Kingdom about austerity's impact on supporting children with special educational needs. https://t.co/3zcA8Hs740