Leeds Council has pledged their support behind parents calling for urgent SEND system reform.
School support staff and parents groups rallied outside Leeds Civic Hall today calling for a radical overhaul of the special educational needs provision. The GMB Union has been campaigning across the city to organise staff and parents alike, to fight for safe staffing levels, fair pay, and proper staff development.
' The GMB is calling on City Council to take the lead on the 'radical transformation' of SEND provision by investing in its staff and school safety. In October, SEND Reform England held protects across the country to draw attention to failings in the system, including delays to education, health and care plans .
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