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Labour's £4 Billion Plan to Reform SEND Support Faces Skepticism

2/23/2026

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Bridget Phillipson, Labour education secretary, aims to reform SEND support amid funding and implementation concerns.
The government plans to invest £4 billion to boost mainstream school support, including £1.6 billion for early years and £1.8 billion for specialist services.
Unions express skepticism that the funding will reach those in need.
Shadow education secretary Laura Trott worries reassessing plans could add stress for families.

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Bridget Phillipson, Labour education secretary, aims to reform SEND support amid funding and implementation concerns.
The government plans to invest £4 billion to boost mainstream school support, including £1.6 billion for early years and £1.8 billion for specialist services.
Unions express skepticism that the funding will reach those in need.
Shadow education secretary Laura Trott worries reassessing plans could add stress for families.