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Wiltshire Faces £96M Shortfall in Special Education Funding

6/13/2025

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Wiltshire Council is grappling with a staggering £96 million shortfall in funding for special educational needs (SEN), driven by a 51% surge in children requiring assistance since 2018. With nearly one in five pupils in England now receiving SEN support—a 44% increase since 2016—parents are struggling to access essential resources for their children’s education.

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Wiltshire Council is grappling with a staggering £96 million shortfall in funding for special educational needs (SEN), driven by a 51% surge in children requiring assistance since 2018. With nearly one in five pupils in England now receiving SEN support—a 44% increase since 2016—parents are struggling to access essential resources for their children’s education.