I regularly hear from parents, carers, educators, and practitioners who are frustrated by the current state of SEND provision in our area. From long waits for assessments and poor communication, to gaps in support and struggles with travel and placement — it’s clear the system is not working as it should.

I want to build a full picture of what families and professionals are experiencing when it comes to SEND in Staffordshire. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, support worker, or young person with lived experience, your voice matters.

This is your space to share what’s going wrong — and what needs to change.

Your responses will help me push Staffordshire County Council to take real action to fix a broken system and better support children and young people with SEND across Newcastle-under-Lyme.