SEND in crisis campaign

~ Bruce Levitan

The f40 group of local authorities, of which Derbyshire is one, have started a campaign for:

  • A SEND funding strategy, linked to the SEND and AP Improvement Plan, focusing on early intervention and inclusion.
  • Additional SEND revenue funding – f40 has calculated that £4.6bn more is required per year.
  • Substantial one-off capital funding to expand state SEND provision, fairly distributed to every local authority, which know best how to match provision with local needs.
  • Greater regulation and scrutiny of the independent SEND sector, including around value-for-money.
  • Improved clarity around expected ordinarily available SEND provision and support.
  • A Government commitment to resolve the SEND crisis and pay off accumulated SEND deficits.

You can read more about it on their website, here, and join in the campaign by lobbying with your MP.