Parents protesting for change on behalf of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities have told of the "soul-destroying battles" they face to be heard.One mother said she had fought for two years to get a school place for her autistic daughter.and campaigners on Friday called for the reform of Educational Health Care plans, which set out how councils will support children's health, education and care.
Sarah spoke of government cuts to SEND funding and a two-year battle to get her pre-school and school places.special educational needs and disabilities was worsening. "It was mentally draining on me, causing PTSD, it was awful for him, he missed a whole year of school because I refused to send him to a school which I knew would destroy him."
The Plymouth demonstration followed a protest outside parliament in June and a petition which has had more than 100,000 signatures. She said SEND provision was among the "highest priorities" for Plymouth City Council but said it was going to take "quite a few years" to resolve.