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Overdiagnosis straining SEND system, think tank says

A new report has warned that England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is becoming unsustainable because of an overdiagnosis of mental health issues.

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A new report has warned that England's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is becoming unsustainable because of an overdiagnosis of mental health issues.

The Policy Exchange report Out of Control found that one in five children in England is now identified with SEND, while Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) have risen 83% since 2015.

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