Bridget Phillipson and Special Needs Children
Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has turned her attention to special needs children, sparking concern among parents.
Parents of children with special needs are upset about the latest announcement from the Department of Education, which may lead to children with 'lower level' needs losing one-to-one teaching assistant support.
Concern over this delay – sinister murmurings about a total overhaul of the system have also alarmed parents already struggling to navigate this labyrinth
The publication of the white paper on schools' special needs (SEND) provision has been postponed until next year, adding to the worries of parents.
Author's summary: Phillipson's decision sparks concern.