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Some relief and some promise of a way forward
The government has extended the statutory override for local authorities, which will keep SEND deficits off their balance sheets for two more years.
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SEND deficits kept off councils' balance sheets until 2028
'Statutory override' protecting around half of councils from insolvency extended for two years
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Some relief and some promise of a way forward
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🔎 An over-focus by some mainstream schools on accountability measures when developing their curriculums has resulted in 'less flexibility' for pupils with SEND, an Ofsted review has found
Accountability focus risks SEND 'flexibility' - Ofsted
Staff shortages a 'barrier to meeting children and young people’s aspirations for the future'
buff.ly
December 16, 2024 at 3:08 PM
🔎 An over-focus by some mainstream schools on accountability measures when developing their curriculums has resulted in 'less flexibility' for pupils with SEND, an Ofsted review has found