Education & SEND

Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or needs. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, fully-funded education system that supports every child and tackles the inequalities holding them back.

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• Fully Funded Schools: Years of underfunding have left our schools struggling to provide the quality education every child deserves. We will campaign for fair funding for all schools, ensuring they have the resources to invest in teachers, facilities, and extracurricular activities that enrich young people's lives.
   

• Tackling Inequality in Education: No child’s future should be determined by their postcode or family income. We will work to close the attainment gap by supporting targeted interventions, free school meals and free breakfast clubs for those in need, and access to digital devices and learning resources for every student.
   

• Promoting Mental Health Support: Schools are on the frontline of the youth mental health crisis. We will advocate for dedicated mental health support in every school, with fully trained counsellors and early intervention programmes to support young people’s wellbeing.
   

• Improving SEND Services: Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) deserve timely, personalised support to help them thrive. We'll push for increased investment in SEND services, reducing waiting times for assessments and ensuring Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are delivered quickly and effectively.
   

• Supporting Families and Inclusion: Families with SEND children often feel unheard and unsupported. We will fight for greater transparency, better communication, and more specialist provision in mainstream schools to ensure every child can access the right education in their local community.
   

No child should be left behind. By investing in education and SEND services, we will create a system where every child – no matter their background or abilities, can succeed and thrive.