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The Lead Untangles: Will reform of SEND provision just be a cost-cutting measure?

We examine a system in clear need of change - but whether those changes are being done for the right reasons

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Lauren Crosby Medlicott and The Lead
Jul 11, 2025
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

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