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MP Urges Urgent Reform for Wolverhampton's SEND Support Crisis

6/13/2025

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MP Warinder Juss is calling on the UK government to urgently reform special educational needs (SEND) support, as nearly 9,000 pupils in Wolverhampton are in need of assistance. With a staggering 140% rise in education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) over the last decade, Juss warns that the current system is financially unsustainable and demands immediate action to secure vital support for every child.

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MP Warinder Juss is calling on the UK government to urgently reform special educational needs (SEND) support, as nearly 9,000 pupils in Wolverhampton are in need of assistance. With a staggering 140% rise in education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) over the last decade, Juss warns that the current system is financially unsustainable and demands immediate action to secure vital support for every child.