Urgent action needed on Send system

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Fix Send now or risk a 'lost generation' of children, MPs warn

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MPs say Send system is "in disarray" and "mired in red tape, lacking funding, and failing to produce value for money" An estimated 1.7 million school-aged children have special education needs and disabilities.

Most Send children require more educational support than their peers.

DfE says government is "making progress" with a 1bn investment in Send .

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