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- The UK government will allocate £5 billion to cover 90% of SEND-related debts for English councils by the end of the financial year.
- The Local Government Association warned that rising SEND deficits threaten bankruptcy for many councils.
- The Local Government Association welcomed the funding and urged reform of the SEND system.
- 1.7 million pupils currently receive SEND support.
- The government plans to outline reforms in the Schools White Paper.
