Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
A senior councillor at Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s new plans to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), describing them as an important move forward for families.
Councillor Denise Bickley, the council’s cabinet member for SEND, was responding to the publication of the Government’s education and SEND white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving.
She said: “The publication of this white paper is a positive step.
“It clearly recognises the pressures facing the SEND system and the need to improve outcomes for children and young people.
“The focus on earlier intervention is welcome.
“Supporting children sooner can make a real difference to their lives and reduce the need for more intensive support later on.”
The white paper sets out plans to improve outcomes for children and young people, including those with SEND and their families. Proposals include prioritising earlier sup…
