Schools are facing “knock-on pressure” as demand for special-needs support rises, England’s Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, is expected to admit to head teachers later.
Speaking at the National Association of Head Teachers annual conference, Mr Hinds will ask for their advice on changes to special-needs funding.
NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman called the current picture “bleak”.
But he added: “The solution is simple – more money from the Treasury.”
Latest news articles
New practical advice for families to get children school ready - GOV.UK
The government says it will spend billions to make mainstream schools in England more inclusive for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It includes £1.6bn over three years going directly to schools, early years settings and colleges and...
A new multi-million pound school has opened to ease pressure on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) spaces in Medway. Parents have told the BBC the difference in their children's happiness has been like "night and day" since they started attending...
