Mar 22, 2026
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When schools say let's wait and see
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18 March 2026
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SEND Reform Explained
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KassimMar 18
This is exactly it. We were told to “wait and see” for months while things got worse. By the time support was mentioned, my child was already struggling emotionally. Thank you African Parent for raising this. How can we share this more widely?
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