MP told SEND provision needs change which must be bold
26/11/2025
Parents shared what needs to happen to improve the service for their children
Banbury’s MP Sean Woodcock hosted a meeting last weekend at the RVS Cornhill Centre to discuss the future of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision.
The event attracted a larger turnout than expected, reflecting the widespread local concern over delays, under-resourcing, and barriers families face in accessing support.
Parents spoke of the need for earlier intervention, faster diagnoses, better-resourced schools, and greater accountability from education and health providers.
Mr Woodcock said: “The main thing that came out of the meeting was the need for change and the desire for that change to be bold. They’re crying out for it.”
The government has committed to changes which will impact SEND provision, including an £11.9bn increase in High Needs funding and the creation of 44,500 new mainstream school places by 2028. A White Paper, due next year, will set out broader reforms.
Mr Woodcock expressed hope that the government will listen to families and deliver meaningful improvements to the SEND system.
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
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