Natasha Devon, the government’s mental health champion for UK schools, has been axed by the Department for Education (DfE).

Head teachers and school business managers have warned that funding cuts could cause special educational needs units at mainstream schools to close.

Research has shown that funding for students with special educational needs (SEN) varies depending on where the live and attend school.

Schools lack the resources to provide adequate support to students suffering from mental issues, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has warned.

66 per cent of children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transexual (LGBT) who also have a disability or special education needs (SEN) have experienced bullying, according to the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA).

A funding boost of £80 million has been announced to improve support for children with special educational needs (SEN).

The Department for Education will provide £300,000 to extend the Project Ability grant for a further year, it has been announced.

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