Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds

<p>Parentkind charity also says 33% of parents of children with special educational needs reported financial strain</p><p>One in three parents have sought a special needs assessment for their child, according to a survey that reveals a surge in demand for special needs support in schools across the UK.</p><p>The figures were released amid mounting apprehension in England over national plans to reform special needs provision amid rising costs and a severe shortage of dedicated special school places.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/sep/17/third-of-uk-parents-have-sought-special-needs-assessment-for-their-child-survey-finds">Continue reading...</a>