Special Educational Needs: support in England
An overview of the current system of support for children and young people with special educational needs, and pressure on the system. Updated with new 2024-25 SEND incidence and EHC plan data

Cuts in funding for 18 and 19 year olds (95 KB , PDF)
On 10 December 2013 the national director for young people at the Education Funding Agency (EFA), sent a letter to providers of education and training for 16 to 19 year olds announcing a cut in funding rate of 17.5 percent for learners over 18 years of age. The cut has been highly criticised by FE providers but Matthew Hancock the Skills Minister has said that the cuts will go ahead. This note explains the funding cut, gives a rationale for it and provides comment.
Cuts in funding for 18 and 19 year olds (95 KB , PDF)
An overview of the current system of support for children and young people with special educational needs, and pressure on the system. Updated with new 2024-25 SEND incidence and EHC plan data
A debate on the attainment and engagement of boys in education is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 10 July 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be led by Sam Rushworth MP.
The government met its 2030 international student recruitment target of 600,000 ten years early and numbers have continued to increase since 2020. This briefing looks at student numbers, government policy, and the economic impact of international students.