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A third of parents have sought special needs report for child

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September 17, 2025

One in three parents have sought a special needs assessment for their child, according to a new survey that reveals a surge in demand for special needs support in UK schools.

- Richard Adams Education editor

The figures come as apprehension is mounting in England over national plans to reform special needs provision amid rising costs and a shortage of dedicated special school places.

The survey of more than 5,800 parents, commissioned by the charity Parentkind and carried out by YouGov, found that 33% of parents with school-age children said they had asked for an assessment for possible special educational needs (Sen) from their child’s school.

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