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Concerns Over Special Needs Education

Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has turned her attention to special needs education, sparking concern among parents.

Parents of children with special needs are upset about the latest announcement from the Department of Education, which may lead to children with 'lower level' needs losing one-to-one teaching assistant support.

Reports that children with 'lower level' needs may lose one-to-one teaching assistant support have alarmed parents.

Author's summary: Phillipson's announcement sparks concern among parents of special needs children.

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