Concerns Over Special Needs Education
Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has turned her attention to special needs education, alarming parents of children with special needs.
Parents are upset about the latest announcement from the Department of Education, which may lead to children with 'lower level' needs losing one-to-one teaching assistant support.
The publication of the white paper on schools' special needs provision has been postponed until next year.
This delay has sparked concern and sinister murmurings about a total overhaul of the system, further alarming parents who are already struggling to navigate the system.
Author's summary: Phillipson's plans spark concern among parents of special needs children.