Blunkett urges ministers to use ‘incredible sensitivity’ in changing Send system in England

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Former home secretary tells government to reassure parents there will be a ‘meaningful replacement’ for EHCPsMinisters must use “incredible sensitivity” when making changes to the special educational needs system, the former education secretary David Blunkett has said, as the government is urged not to drop education, health and care plans (EHCPs).Lord Blunkett, who went through the special needs system when attending a residential school for blind children, said ministers would have to tread carefully. Continue reading...