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Stormont Runs Out of Time for SEN Support
10 Feb
Summary
- Parents of SEN children are devastated by the lack of legislative time.
- Health Minister stated there is insufficient time to change the law.
- Support for young people with SEN leaving school remains uncertain.
Parents of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are profoundly disappointed as Stormont has run out of time to enact legal changes that would guarantee support for these young people upon leaving school. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announced that the legislative window has closed before the necessary amendments could be made. This development has left families feeling that their children are being failed, with increased uncertainty looming over their post-school prospects. The situation highlights a critical gap in support for vulnerable young adults transitioning from education.
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