Why is our special educational needs system spiralling out of control?

Published: Feb. 12, 2024, 5:31 p.m.

12-year-old Sonny has been waiting 3 years for an Education, Health and Care plan.

He\u2019s autistic and without this plan, he can\u2019t access the education he needs.

And he\u2019s not alone, as millions of children like Sonny, are losing out on formal education, through no fault of their own.

So, why is the system so broke? And what needs to be done?

Social Affairs Correspondent Stacey Foster tells Cari Davies what you need to know...