Commenting on the education secretary’s speech at ASCL conference, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
“We all want to build an inclusive education system and build parental confidence on SEND but our question is simply ‘where is the funding?’
“Schools cannot safely cater for the range of student needs, at the moment, but if the Secretary of State doesn't fund the pay rise properly then 79 per cent of schools actually face more cuts. It is inescapable to talk about funding if we're looking at standards.
“To our mind, getting the Curriculum and Assessment Review right is at the centre of whether teachers and leaders are given the tools to help more young people get good outcomes and thrive during their time at school.”