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PAC: Questions on SEND school transport costs unanswered

06/03/2026

MPs have warned reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system leave unanswered questions about home-to-school transport funding.

CCN: SEND transport costs could hit £3.4bn image
CCN: SEND transport costs could hit £3.4bn

18/02/2026

Councils have warned that the Government’s Schools White Paper must address spiralling special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport costs.

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Shropshire Council acts to avoid Section 114

05/09/2025

Shropshire Council is expected to declare a ‘financial emergency’ next week as it seeks to avoid effective bankruptcy.

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