POLITICS

Starmer 'acutely aware' of SEND risk

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ‘acutely aware’ that demand and market failure across special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services are pushing councils towards the brink.

article-author
By Dan Peters | 23 December 2024
Prime Minister Keir Starmer with his deputy Angela Rayner © Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ‘acutely aware' that demand and market failure across special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services are pushing councils towards the brink.

If no action is taken, the expiration of the statutory override for SEND deficits in March 2026 could leave 43% of councils at risk of issuing a section 114 notice.

Dan Peters

Popular articles by Dan Peters

  1. Deal reached after mayor launched legal case against own council
  2. Councils could get powers to suspend members
  3. CCN backs reorganisation
  4. Pennycook: Compulsory purchase to be made 'faster and more efficient'

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?

Dan Peters

Popular articles by Dan Peters

  1. Deal reached after mayor launched legal case against own council
  2. Councils could get powers to suspend members
  3. CCN backs reorganisation
  4. Pennycook: Compulsory purchase to be made 'faster and more efficient'
footer-logo

©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408