SEND Reforms Must Address Transport Pressures - NAO
Labour's SEND reforms must address home-to-school transport pressures, with costs predicted to reach £3 billion by 2030, the government's spending watchdog has warned.
The National Audit Office's new report said councils were struggling to balance their legal duty to provide transport for eligible pupils with their duty to set a balanced budget.
- Councils are cutting back discretionary transport, including for reception-aged pupils.
- Parents in one area are expected to pay over £1,000 to get their child to school.
Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, said: "For children who relied on council transport to get to school, it is an invaluable service... without it, many may struggle to continue with their education.
Author's summary: SEND reforms must address transport pressures to ensure education accessibility.
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