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Son ‘never leaves house’ after special needs cuts

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have told the BBC they are still unable to attend school full time, four months after cuts to transport provision at a council came into force.

Birmingham City Council is making more than £300m savings over two years after effectively declaring itself bankrupt in September 2023.

It has withdrawn free home-to-school transport for most pupils over 16 who have SEND.

A council spokesperson said it had carried out an “extensive consultation process” and parents had been made aware of the changes.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewx41y8rjzo

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