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- The English government released a white paper on reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education, proposing in-sourcing provision, a support tier, and all schools joining multi-academy trusts.
- The reforms aim to cut the attainment gap and boost standards in disadvantaged areas.
- Critics warn forcing schools into trusts may be ineffective without a clear focus.
- The white paper also addresses declining attendance and the need to improve home-school relations.
