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Concerns Over Special Needs Education

Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has turned her attention to her brief, prompting concern among parents of special needs children.

Parents are upset about the latest announcement from the Department of Education, which may lead to children with 'lower level' needs losing one-to-one teaching assistant support.

The publication of the white paper on schools' special needs (SEND) provision has been postponed until next year, fueling concerns about a potential overhaul of the system.

Parents whose children have special needs are up in arms about the latest announcement.

Author's summary: Phillipson's education brief sparks concern.

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The Spectator Australia The Spectator Australia — 2025-11-05

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