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Lib Dems Demand Legal Protections for Vulnerable SEND Children

2/20/2026

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The Liberal Democrats in England criticized vulnerable children in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector and called for legal protections and for SEND to be designated as critical national infrastructure.
Leader Sir Ed Davey highlighted misuse of taxpayer money by private firms.
The government plans to reform SEND provision, with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson aiming to address funding and improve support.

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The Liberal Democrats in England criticized vulnerable children in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector and called for legal protections and for SEND to be designated as critical national infrastructure.
Leader Sir Ed Davey highlighted misuse of taxpayer money by private firms.
The government plans to reform SEND provision, with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson aiming to address funding and improve support.