Funding Gaps for SEND Children
1.7 million children in England have SEND, a 5.6% rise in one year.
43.8% of SEND children with EHC plans qualify for free school meals.
65% of working-class parents spent nothing on EHC applications.
7.5% of pupils with EHC plans and free meals earned grade 4+ last year.
Ms Ali, a parent of a child with SEND, went to tribunal after system failures.