A frustrated parent of a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) has publicly condemned the local council for what she describes as "systemic failings" in her son’s education. After a prolonged battle to secure adequate support, the parent claims the council failed to provide essential resources and timely assistance for her son’s Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan.
The parent alleges that it has consistently failed to deliver the required services, from delayed assessments to insufficient funding. According to the parent, communication between the council and her family has been poor, with multiple instances of neglect in handling her son’s specific educational needs. These shortcomings have left the family feeling abandoned by a system meant to protect vulnerable children.
As per Warwick Nub News report, parents expressed deep concern about the state of the SEN system, calling for urgent reforms.
The Council responded to the allegations by acknowledging the parent's concerns and apologising for any distress caused. The council also mentioned that steps have been taken to improve their SEN services, with an ongoing review of how better to meet the needs of children with special educational requirements. Despite this, many in the local community feel these assurances have been heard before, with little real change.
This case highlights the broader challenges many SEN families face in securing the support and resources their children need. There are growing concerns that local authorities are struggling to cope with the demand for SEN services, leading to a gap between policy and practice. Families have called on councils to address these issues urgently and ensure that all children receive the support they deserve.
Advocates for SEN education are urging local authorities to review their provisions and make timely, adequate support for vulnerable families a priority. Without meaningful changes, many fear that more children will continue to slip through the cracks of an already strained system.