2,900 unregistered children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in England as of spring 2023 due to placement and resource challenges.

A recent analysis indicates that many children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in England are missing from the education system, with 2,900 unregistered as of spring 2023. This issue stems from challenges in finding suitable placements and insufficient resources, despite existing Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza emphasizes the urgent need for improved funding and tracking systems to support these vulnerable children.

September 09, 2024
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