Lack of specialist staff hinders support for Send children, teacher survey finds
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A recent survey by the National Education Union (NEU) of 10,000 teachers in England reveals significant challenges in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The survey, conducted before the NEU's annual conference, found that large class sizes, insufficient support staff, and lack of access to specialist services hinder teachers' ability to provide inclusive education. The majority of teachers expressed concern about inadequate resources and staffing levels, despite the government's white paper outlining plans to improve SEND support in mainstream schools. NEU General Secretary Daniel Kebede argues that current funding is insufficient to meet the needs of students and implement the proposed changes effectively. The government plans for mainstream schools to assess pupils with special needs and create individual support plans by 2029-30.
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AI-ExtractedThe Department for Education will provide schools and colleges with £1.6bn over three years to improve inclusion.
The inclusion grant would amount to £13,000 for an average primary school.
Mainstream schools are not resourced or staffed to cope with current levels of need.
83% of teachers said insufficient support staff created a barrier to inclusion.
89% of 10,000 teachers said class sizes were too big to be “properly inclusive”.
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