There’s huge pressure on special educational needs and disabilities, known as SEND. The number of children and young people who need extra support has rocketed as more and more are diagnosed with autism, adhd and other mental health conditions. It’s led to a funding crisis which is putting a strain on council budgets which pay for the extra help. But it isn't just a financial issue - parents say they are struggling to access the right support for their children. So what’s gone wrong and what can be done about it?
Guests:
Branwen Jeffreys, BBC Education Editor
Will Farr, Cambridge University Faculty of Education
Tony Travers, Associate Dean LSE School of Public Policy
Luke Sibieta, Institute for Fiscal Studies
David Thomas, Former Head Teacher and CEO Axiom Maths
Presenter: David Aaronovitch
Producers: Beth Ashmead Latham, Kirsteen Knight and Caroline Bayley
Sound Engineer: Rod Farquhar
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman
Editor: Richard Vadon
