Boost to special educational needs budget eases some pressurepublished at 13:48 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October
Branwen Jeffreys
Education editor
One of the most pressing issues in schools in England has been given a cash injection by the chancellor, with a £1bn increase for special educational needs and disabilities.
It’s just a few days since the official spending watchdog warned the system was financially unsustainable.
This 6% increase will be welcome easing of pressure, but it does not address the deficits of more than £4bn that have built up in local authorities.
The core education budget is also going up by £2.3bn, and the £300m for further education will be welcomed by colleges who often feel overlooked.