Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response

Amid relief that changes will avoid significant disruption for families, there are fears some children will not benefitParents of children with special needs say they are relieved that the government’s long-awaited overhaul will avoid significant disruption for their families – but told the Guardian they fear getting help will remain a struggle.Becky, whose son Kyllian has a number of disabilities including cerebral palsy and is registered blind, said she was “cautiously optimistic” about the changes in England announced by Bridget Phillipson, and immediate relief that her son wouldn’t have to move from his special school. Continue reading...