Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Labour — Hyndburn

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 November 2024

Debate

SEND System: Effectiveness

Contribution

Far too many people in my constituency of Hyndburn find the current EHCP process to be adversarial and one that fails to assess their child’s needs adequately. As the Government work to reform the system, how can we be sure that the voices of parents and children will remain at the heart of any policy change?

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