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Bridget Phillipson and Special Needs Children

Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has turned her attention to her brief, causing concern among parents of children with special needs.

Parents are upset about the latest announcement from the Department of Education, which may lead to children with 'lower level' needs losing one-to-one teaching assistant support.

Reports suggest that children with 'lower level' needs may lose one-to-one teaching assistant support.

The publication of the white paper on schools' special needs (SEND) provision has been postponed until next year, adding to the concern and uncertainty among parents.

Autor's summary: Phillipson's plans worry parents.

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The Spectator Australia The Spectator Australia — 2025-11-05

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