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Funding and provision for children with additional needs

Public consultation on spending money in a smarter way in education to address growing challenges

Need for change

  • Children’s needs are not being met as fast as wanted
  • Arrangements put in place are not having the impact they should
  • Budget is under enormous pressure
  • It is clear changes must be made

Proposed solutions

Strengthen and support the ability of local mainstream schools to delivery excellent education for all children through:

  • Funding
  • Support
  • Accountability and reward

Amelia Walker, Service Director Education, gives a summary of the proposals in the video below.

Further details, including a video describing each proposal, and supporting documents are available below.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

Next review due: April 9, 2026

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