For a council to be facing “impossible financial decisions “ it begs the question what decisions were being made before & up until this point? This is totally unacceptable on so many levels. #SENDfunding

Kicking off the afternoon at #SRMAConf2025, Premier Advisory Group delivered an insightful session on SEND funding—highlighting shortfalls, practical steps, and the path to fairer support for pupils with complex needs.

#SEND #SRMA #SchoolFinance #MATLeaders #SENDFunding

Funding Genie is built to help LAs make fairer, faster, more transparent #SENDfunding decisions - and now it comes with AI-powered tools to reduce admin and boost confidence: www.imosphere.com/post/smarter...

#LocalGovernment #EHCP #AIforthePublicSector

Spending Review: Silence on SEND reform Councils will have to wait until the autumn for details of reforms to services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Treasury's...

Councils will have to wait until the autumn for details of reforms to services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): www.themj.co.uk/spending-rev...

#SEND #SENDfunding #SENDreform

Join Imosphere & Peopletoo for a free, solution-focused webinar tomorrow, featuring expert speakers and real-world insights from leading councils:
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#SEND #EHCP #SENDreforms #SENDfunding #LocalGovernment

Join Imosphere & Peopletoo for a timely, practical webinar on Thursday 12th June at 11:00am, where we’ll explore smarter, more sustainable approaches to SEND funding.

Register today: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc9bd1...

#SENDFunding #EHCP #SENDReform #EducationFunding #SENDwebinar

Special needs schools thousands over capacity in England There were 8,000 more secondary pupils in special schools than places in 2023-24, official figures show.

Specialist provision is at breaking point, with 8,000 more pupils in special schools than places available. EHCP demand will rise by 44,000 in the next 3 years. Councils need better systems, not just bigger budgets.
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#SENDfunding #Inclusion #EHCP

The SEND crisis: Why urgent reform is needed and how Imosphere’s Formulate for SEND provides the solution The SEND system is in crisis, with £5bn+ in deficits, EHCP delays, and funding inconsistencies pushing councils to the brink. As reform looms, will it be enough? Discover how Formulate for SEND is hel...

The #SEND system is in crisis, with £5bn+ in deficits, #EHCP delays & funding inconsistencies pushing councils to the brink. Discover how we are helping LAs achieve financial sustainability, reduce disputes & improve outcomes for children: imosphere.com/care-and-sup...

#EducationReform #SENDFunding

Spiralling demand and shrinking budgets: why England’s Send system is buckling No quick fix for a system that is failing children and parents and pushing councils into insolvency

England's #SEND system is in crisis: soaring demand, shrinking budgets, and bitter battles for support. With #EHCP needs rising 140% since 2014, councils face insolvency, and families are stuck in a broken, adversarial system.

#SENDCrisis #SENDFunding #EducationPolicy