With speculation that the Government is close to publishing its proposals for reforming the system for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the indications are that ministers are considering adopting many of the recommendations from our report with ISOS Partnership.

This report canvassed parents, schools, health agencies and local authorities. It found that, despite a tripling of expenditure over the past decade, outcomes had not improved for SEND children. At the same time, this broken system was increasingly crippling finances in most councils.