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UK special needs spending may exceed justice budget by 2029, driven by rising diagnoses and underfunding.
Spending on special educational needs and disabilities in England could exceed the Ministry of Justice’s annual budget by 2029, the IFS warns, forecasting total costs to reach £21 billion—more than double 2016 levels.
High needs school spending may surpass £15 billion, while child disability living allowance could rise to £6 billion.
The share of children with education, health, and care plans has nearly doubled to 5.2%, and CDLA recipients have risen to 7.2%, driven by increases in autism and ADHD diagnoses.
Despite higher spending, many young adults with Send support remain unemployed, not in education, or training, and rely on adult benefits.
Experts urge reforms focused on early intervention and better funding to improve long-term outcomes, as school leaders cite underfunding, delays, and system strain.
The government plans to release Send reforms in a Schools White Paper, reaffirming legal rights to support, though concerns remain over potential cuts and years of inadequate funding.
El gasto en necesidades especiales del Reino Unido puede superar el presupuesto de justicia para 2029, impulsado por el aumento de los diagnósticos y la falta de financiación.