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Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England
UK News•February 19, 2026 at 11:57 AMNational

Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England

By Alexandra Topping and Richard Adams•The Guardian - UK News

First cohort to be affected by change – part of Send system overhaul – are currently in key stage 1, it is understoodChildren with a legal right to special needs support will face a review when they move to secondary school, with the first cohort to be affected currently in key stage 1, the Guardian understands.A total overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system is due to be unveiled on Monday in a schools white paper that could face major opposition from Labour MPs. Continue reading...

First cohort to be affected by change – part of Send system overhaul – are currently in key stage 1, it is understood

Children with a legal right to special needs support will face a review when they move to secondary school, with the first cohort to be affected currently in key stage 1, the Guardian understands.

A total overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system is due to be unveiled on Monday in a schools white paper that could face major opposition from Labour MPs.

Continue reading...

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