Insufficient support for SEND eduction, report warns
A study by The Key has found that delays to assessments, insufficient budgets and cuts to local authorities is hampering schools’ ability to support special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) pupils.
Budget cuts diminishing number of public toilets, BBC reports
According to an investigation by the BBC, around two thousand council-run public toilets have closed in the last decade, leaving a number of regions with sparse facilities.
Northern Powerhouse should focus on productivity, report says
A report by Centre of Cities has advised that the Northern Powerhouse will only succeed if more resources are spent on underperforming cities in the region.
Two in three councils failing to embrace Social Value Act
Two in three councils across England are failing to embrace the Social Value Act and consider social value in their procurement and commissioning, according to Social Enterprise UK.
Mental health services failing children, Children’s Commissioner warns
Some mental health services across England are failing children with life-threatening conditions, according to data collected by the Children’s Commissioner.
