Photo: somersetcountygazette.co.uk
"Parents Rally Against Unsustainable SEND Transport Costs in Somerset"
Parents in Somerset protested against soaring SEND transport costs, highlighting the strain on families and the urgent need for reform in Special education in the United Kingdom.
- On Monday, parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities rallied at County Hall in Somerset, expressing their frustrations over unsustainable transport costs.
- The demand for education and health care plans in Somerset has surged by 132 percent over the past five years, affecting the 6,052 children with SEND in the region.
- Councillor Bill Revans reported that parents laid out pairs of shoes at the protest, each pair symbolizing the heartbreaking stories of families let down by the local government services.
Why It Matters
This protest underscores a growing crisis in Special education in the United Kingdom, as families face increasing financial burdens while advocating for necessary services. The situation reflects broader systemic issues affecting children with disabilities across England.