Non-mainstream schools being used as holding ground for Bristol children with special needs, review finds
A review of alternative learning provision was commissioned after failings in Bristol’s SEND services were criticised by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission.
The new places will go some way towards addressing Bristol’s chronic shortage of special school places, but it’s still unclear when the places will be available.
Bristol headteachers confront DfE over school cuts “disgrace”
Bristol heads speak out over “national disgrace” school funding cuts that will see SEN pupils with reduced support and classrooms stripped of teaching staff.
