EDUCATION

Surrey parents lose SEND budget legal battle

Surrey CC has fended off a legal challenge to its budget for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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By Martin Ford | 18 March 2019

Surrey CC has fended off a legal challenge to its budget for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Lady Justice Sharp dismissed the claims of families of children with SEND that budget cuts of £11m breached laws on equality and consultation requirements in a judicial review at the High Court.

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