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Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response
UK News•February 23, 2026 at 6:45 PMNational

Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response

By Rachel Hall and Richard Adams•The Guardian - UK News

Amid relief that significant disruption for families will be avoided, there are fears some children will not benefitParents of children with special needs say they are relieved that the government’s long-awaited overhaul will avoid significant disruption for their families – but told the Guardian they fear getting help will remain a struggle.Becky, whose son Kyllian has a number of disabilities including cerebral palsy and is registered blind, said she was “cautiously optimistic” about the changes in England announced by Bridget Phillipson, and immediate relief that her son wouldn’t have to move from his special school. Continue reading...

Amid relief that significant disruption for families will be avoided, there are fears some children will not benefit

Parents of children with special needs say they are relieved that the government’s long-awaited overhaul will avoid significant disruption for their families – but told the Guardian they fear getting help will remain a struggle.

Becky, whose son Kyllian has a number of disabilities including cerebral palsy and is registered blind, said she was “cautiously optimistic” about the changes in England announced by Bridget Phillipson, and immediate relief that her son wouldn’t have to move from his special school.

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