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Political editor at BBC South East, Charlotte Wright, reported that the Deputy Leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, has criticized the abuse of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision system by some parents. Tice stated that certain children who do not actually require SEND provision are receiving it, causing a “major crisis” in the current situation. The escalating costs of supporting children with additional needs have been a recurring concern for councils in the South East due to the surge in demand for assistance.
In anticipation of his party’s conference in Birmingham, Tice expressed his views on the SEND system, describing it as “out of control” and susceptible to exploitation by parents who are taking advantage of the system. He specifically called out the misuse of home-to-school transport as a “free taxi transport for their children.” Tice emphasized the need to halt such abuses, as they are detrimental to the overall system and affect those who genuinely require SEND provision. The National Audit Office reported a 140% increase in the demand for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) between 2015 and 2024, underscoring the urgency for reform.
As concerns grow over the soaring social care costs in the South East, there are calls for a revamp of the system to better support children with SEND. The government, acknowledging the state of the inherited system, is scheduled to unveil its plans for reform in a white paper set for release in October. Tice shared that Reform UK aims to address the challenges by focusing on eliminating wastage and abuse within the system. Notably, the debate over the restoration of road markings painted with St George’s Crossings has stirred controversy, with Tice suggesting a more lighthearted approach to embrace national pride
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