Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson vows to protect inclusive education for students with special needs amid reform concerns.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) remain included in mainstream schools, as concerns grow over proposed support reforms. Speaking amid rising anxiety among parents and educators, she emphasized that changes to the system will not undermine access to inclusive education. The government is reviewing how Send support is delivered, but Phillipson stressed that inclusion remains a core priority.