Thousands back petition to protect SEND legal rights

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 06:12 · Archive

Over 109,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition calling for legal protections for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

A parliamentary petition calling for legal protections for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has attracted over 109,000 signatures. The campaign seeks to ensure that existing legal rights for SEND students are maintained.

Residents across several regions have backed the petition, including more than 140 people in Basingstoke and nearly 180 in the North West Hampshire area. The petition is now set to be considered by Parliament.

How it is being reported

• Andover-area residents among 109,000 backing SEND campaignAndover Advertiser · 6 Oct, 05:00
• Basingstoke residents back petition to guard SEND rights set for ParliamentBasingstoke Gazette · 5 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Basingstoke · North West Hampshire · Parliament

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