The public are invited to ask questions and submit statements about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in Bristol, at a public meeting held at City Hall next month.

Bristol City Council is proposing to increase its Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) budget by over £1.3m.

“I couldn’t find anywhere I could afford to rent and no one wanted to take people on housing benefit.

 “I had no idea where we were going to end up and that was terrifying.

“The worst bit was the guilt. I felt like a failure as a mum because I couldn’t look after my family.” Lola, aged 40, Barton Hill.

Do you care for a family member or friend, unpaid? We're inviting carers across the city to take part in our survey.

The main findings of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) inspection of Special Education Needs and/or Disability (SEND) services across Bristol’s local area is published today.