Throughout 2024, ITV News Anglia has been hearing from people across the region who are fighting for their voice.
Our Speechless series has been telling the stories of people who don’t have the everyday skill many of us take for granted. From those who stammer, to autistic children, stroke survivors and more.
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NEW: @CambsCC announce plans to cut funding for after school clubs for children in specialist schools across the county, saying "we are writing regarding a proposal to cease funding for Special School After School Clubs (SSASC) from 1 April 2025"
‘Fighting every step is so hard'
Katie, 17, is autistic and has barely been to school since she was 13.
She joined @BBCNuala to discuss her experience as a child navigating England’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, and how it has impacted her.
SEND: We've been inundated with messages from mums sharing their experiences.
@bbcnuala & @carolynatkins14 are joined live by mums who say the system is failing their children. Some have no school place for their child and others have had to give up work to support them ⬇️
Ahead of the new school term, many children with additonal needs still won't have a school place. Is your child still without a place? Get in touch - neil.barbour@itv.com
For the last 7 years 3 months I have had the privilege of being the CEO @NHSHarlow. Feels strange to leave today, on my 30th anniversary of working in the NHS. Lots of memories. Thanks to all colleagues I have worked with over the last 7 years. Will look on with pride from afar.
Today, @itvnews has been putting a Spotlight on SEND. In a wide-ranging investigation, all of our UK newsrooms have uncovered stories which show a system in crisis. You can see all of our coverage at 6pm on your regional ITV News programme, and online
itv.com/news/anglia/20…
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