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Two Suffolk mothers battle to secure SEND school places for their children
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Two mothers from Martlesham and Felixstowe in Suffolk are struggling to secure suitable specialist school placements for their children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Both mothers are awaiting tribunals while their children remain without appropriate educational settings, highlighting wider pressures and a 17% increase in demand for EHCPs experienced by Suffolk County Council.
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- Roxanne from Martlesham is fighting for her six-year-old autistic son, Franklin, who was rejected by three specialised schools and currently attends a mainstream school for only a fraction of the day.
- Xylina from Felixstowe is waiting for a November tribunal date to resolve a school place for her seven-year-old daughter, Lyla, who is non-verbal, autistic, and has complex sensory needs.
- Lyla is currently missing out on speech and language therapy mandated by her Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) because she lacks a school place.
- Suffolk County Council stated that it recognises the challenges of navigating the SEND system, respects the tribunal process, and has faced a 17% rise in children needing an EHCP over the past year.