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English councils warn of £10bn overspend on special needs support
English councils are facing potentially "catastrophic" debts, projected to reach £10bn by 2028, due to a surge in demand for special educational needs (SEN) support. This increase in Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) applications poses a risk to public finances and could lead to a deterioration in the quality of support provided.
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- Left (1): The Guardian
- Centre (1): Financial Times