Tag: Special needs
Navigating the Special Needs Tribunal Backlog: Parents’ Struggles and Disputes
Parents of children with special educational needs are facing long waits for tribunal hearings due to a surge in new cases. The National Audit Office has pointed out the growing crisis in the system,...
The Cost of State Failures in Special Needs Education: Impact on Children
Hello everyone. The annual budget for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in England has increased by 58% over the last decade, now standing at £10.7bn. However, despite this increase, outcomes have...
English Schools Facing Rise in Rejected Special Needs Funding Claims
Children with special educational needs in mainstream schools are facing challenges in accessing additional funding from councils in England without legal documentation to support their claims. This has led to a growing concern among...
Empowering Nigerian Mothers to Embrace Children with Special Needs
Joy Eseoghene Odiete, also known as Jodie, a well-known musician in Nigeria, went through a difficult time when her son Chinua was born with lissencephaly and cerebral palsy. Her marriage fell apart and she...