William Eichler Monday, September 1, 2025

SEND transport costs reach record £2.26bn

SEND transport costs reach record £2.26bn image
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SEND transport costs hit a record high of £2.26bn in 2023-24, according to a new analysis of official data for England.

The costs of school transport for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has more than doubled since 2015-16, according to the FT.

Research for the LGA by the Isos Partnership published in July found total SEND transport expenditure for 2023/24 was £1,733,513,195 – up from £644,757,072 in 2015/16.

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