Geordie Greig asserts that Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s proposed reforms for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) focus primarily on finances, despite her evident passion for better support. He shared this view during an interview on Laura Kuennsberg on Sunday, February 22.
Upcoming Labour SEND Overhaul
Labour prepares to release its comprehensive plans this week to revamp the SEND system. Key changes include reviews of children’s support plans, which detail their rights to assistance, as outlined by the education secretary.
Challenges from Labour MPs
Lawmakers face intense pressure, with inboxes flooded by messages from families deeply concerned about inadequate support. Greig raises doubts about the reforms’ viability, asking: “Is she really going to guarantee that these children are not going to be left without the necessary help?”
He emphasized the scrutiny ahead: “That is a crucial question for Labour MPs who will be circling this. Are we going to see another U-turn?”
