SEND: Children in richer areas more likely to get more precise diagnosis

University courses Education & Childhood Studies
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This article highlights how children with special educational needs (SEND) are more likely to get a precise diagnosis and a proper plan for support from their local council if they live in an affluent area.

The key findings:

  1. Higher education, health and care plan (EHCP) rate in wealthier areas
  2. Pupils in richer areas get more precise diagnoses
  3. With those in poorer areas getting ‘less well-defined’ diagnoses
  4. Findings suggest ‘rationing’ support in poorer areas
  5. Revision to the funding formula may improve inequalities
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Its is important to consider how we can’t ignore how socioeconomical factors influence our health care biasdley.

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