CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils 'need to do better' on SEND provision

Ofsted has criticised councils over their provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) but praised local authorities for progress on children’s services.

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By Martin Ford | 04 December 2018

Ofsted has criticised councils over their provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) but praised local authorities for progress on children's services.

The watchdog's annual report revealed that Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission inspected 68 out of 152 local areas.

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