Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has drawn attention back to her brief, but her latest announcement has sparked concern among parents of children with special needs.
Parents are upset about the postponement of the white paper on schools' special needs (SEND) provision until next year, as well as reports that children with 'lower level' needs may lose one-to-one teaching assistant support.
Concern over this delay – sinister murmurings about a total overhaul of the system have also alarmed parents already struggling to navigate this labyrinth
Author's summary: Phillipson's announcement sparks concern among special needs parents.