A fleet of minibuses aimed at reducing school transport costs won’t be operational until October due to fitting and delivery delays. Minibus Fleet to Cut £55m Transport Bill Delayed Until October They bought about fifty vehicles. These were for kids with special needs. The council wanted to lower transport costs. It moves these children to…
Somerset residents are invited to share feedback on proposed changes to transport for SEND students aged 16-19. Somerset Council Seeks Input On SEND Transport Policy Changes Hey, want to hear something? Somerset Council wants your thoughts. It’s about the transport policy for older students, and you can share your ideas before March 30th. They’re thinking…
Munsif Dad urges Philippa Williamson to fix failing SEND services after a damning Ofsted report exposes critical issues. Council Boss Demands Action on Hyndburns Broken SEND System A local official, Munsif Dad, is upset about SEND services and wants Philippa Williamson to fix things quickly, especially after an Ofsted report revealed significant issues. Kids needing…
Parents are protesting inadequate support for special needs children. They cite insufficient childcare, breaks, and holiday help. Parents Protest Shortage of Breaks for Special Needs Kids Parents need more breaks for kids with special needs. A group, SEND Us A Break, will protest and plans to rally outside Hove Town Hall before a budget discussion.…
Families in the north Highlands feel forgotten. Overnight respite for special needs children unavailable is unacceptable. Highland Families Disappointed as Respite Care Remains Unavailable Families lack overnight care for special needs kids. This hurts lives in the north Highlands, they say. Elizabeth Jones said the council let them down. Thurso’s Thor House is still closed.…