Plans to radically change special educational needs (SEN) provision in Kent has been met with an angry backlash from head teachers. Twenty-five heads signed a letter to Kent County Council (KCC) questioning if proposals, which could see potential SEN pupils sent to mainstream schools instead, can work and if it is supported by the data. Under the umbrella of the Kent Special Needs Educational Trust (KsENT) – which represents maintained community, foundation and academy schools – the signatories challenge KCC’s approach to the changes. KCC is exploring ways to reform its SEN offering while aimi…
