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Putting the sector in the Budget driving seat: Ditch the SEND statutory override

Rob Powell tackles his seven priorities for the Budget and says it’s all to play for.

By Rob Powell | 04 November 2025
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I am proud to present a Budget that delivers long-term public service reform through a set of key priorities.

To kick off the seven steps, I would do the following:

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Popular articles by Rob Powell

  1. Enlightenment and therapy for the financial challenge
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  3. Getting audit back on track
  4. SEND before spend
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