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Parents of Send pupils without EHCPs are least satisfied with schools, survey in England finds
UK NewsPolitics•March 26, 2026 at 5:00 AMNational

Parents of Send pupils without EHCPs are least satisfied with schools, survey in England finds

By Alexandra Topping Political correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Only 38% of parents without care plans felt teachers in mainstream schools had the tools to deal with special needsParents of children with special needs in England feel alienated from their schools if they don’t have legal protection, according to the biggest representative survey of its kind.In a finding that will cause consternation among government ministers, the survey of parents found that those of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) but no education, health and care plan (EHCP) were the least satisfied group in the education system. Continue reading...

Only 38% of parents without care plans felt teachers in mainstream schools had the tools to deal with special needs

Parents of children with special needs in England feel alienated from their schools if they don’t have legal protection, according to the biggest representative survey of its kind.

In a finding that will cause consternation among government ministers, the survey of parents found that those of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) but no education, health and care plan (EHCP) were the least satisfied group in the education system.

Continue reading...

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