Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster – and potential path to Downing Street – could have big implications for education, including for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The former Greater Manchester mayor won the Makerfield by-election this week, paving the way for an anticipated leadership bid to oust Sir Keir Starmer.
In his victory speech on Friday, Burnham called for changes to the education system so that it “offers a path for everybody”. Here’s what could be different if he becomes Prime Minister.
SEND and EHCPs
Burnham told The i Paper earlier this month that he wants to overhaul support for SEND, warning that children “find their needs are not met and they drift away from the labour market”.
