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UK Government Considers Cutting Support for Special Needs Students

7/7/2025

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The UK government is contemplating the elimination of personalized support for students with special educational needs, including those with autism and ADHD. With 639,000 children currently benefiting from education, health, and care plans, rising costs and questions about their effectiveness have sparked intense debate, as the number of plans has nearly doubled in just six years.

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The UK government is contemplating the elimination of personalized support for students with special educational needs, including those with autism and ADHD. With 639,000 children currently benefiting from education, health, and care plans, rising costs and questions about their effectiveness have sparked intense debate, as the number of plans has nearly doubled in just six years.