‘There’s no money in education’ was the heart-breaking declaration from the parent of a special needs child last week, fearful of what KCC’s cost-cutting plans will mean for her child. The council – grappling with a £174million overspend in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND) funding – has unveiled proposals to cut the number of children it directs towards special needs schools within two years. It’s an announcement sending shockwaves through a community of already battle-worn parents who have known nothing but a fight to get their children the support – and funding – they believe…
