SEND - Spare capacity in rural schools presents an opportunity

Yesterday in Parliament, I spoke again about the SEND system - and how it remains far too adversarial for too many families. Parents shouldn’t have to fight for the support their children need.

I also spoke about the idea of using spare space in rural primary schools with falling capacity to create dedicated SEND units in rural schools - to provide additional news SEND spaces for children across Suffolk.

These are the kinds of practical, compassionate solutions we should be looking at - shaped by real experiences, and focused on making the system work better for families, schools, and children.

Watch my full contribution on my YouTube channel (and subscribe 👀) 👇

https://youtu.be/zQklQPJRS5w