NEW: The current system for funding special educational needs in England is broken.
Our new report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows how recent big funding increases haven’t been sufficient to cover rising need, and why the system needs urgent change:
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Our new report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows how recent big funding increases haven’t been sufficient to cover rising need, and why the system needs urgent change:
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Now nearly 5% of pupils have EHCPs.
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- Autistic spectrum disorder
- Speech, language, and communication needs
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
There is evidence that other high-income countries are seeing similar trends.
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The obligations attached to EHCPs mean that in reality, spending has been £200-800 million higher than funding per year since 2018.
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This is despite independent special schools only containing about 5% of all pupils with EHCPs.
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Even with an additional £1 billion in the 2024 Autumn Budget, rapid rises in forecast spending could push these deficits out to over £8 billion by 2027.
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