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Labour doesn't seem to like Send schools for kids like mine – but here's what we'll lose if these precious places are forgotten | John Harris

The Guardian argues that England’s SEND reforms may push families away from specialist schools toward mainstream options.
Specialist schools like Springfields Academy in Calne offer small classes and tailored environments for autistic students.
Over six years, no student at Springfields has begun post-school life as NEET.
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson touted inclusion initiatives, arguing for local great mainstream schools for most Send kids.
The piece notes concerns about excluding thousands of families from specialist schools amid reforms.
The author cites studies suggesting higher self-esteem for Send kids in specialist settings.
Phillipson’s white paper was framed around funding for 'inclusion bases' and local mainstream provision.
The article argues that mainstream classrooms can be sensory burdens and include bullying and disorientation.
The author urges policymakers to consider lived experiences of families when shaping reforms.
The piece contrasts two schools: a modern specialist setting versus a less suited mainstream option.

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