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Rise in children receiving SEND support driving up spending, says IFS

The share of children receiving special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support has nearly doubled in a decade, with spending set to reach £21bn by 2029, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). One in 20 (5.2%) pupils aged under 16 in England have an education, health and care plan (EHCP), the highest level…

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