Hundreds of Northamptonshire special needs children waiting too long for school assessments

A sharp rise in demand and not enough assessors has led to the North Northamptonshire Council being unable to meet statutory deadlines

Sarah Ward

Children with special needs in Northamptonshire are having to endure long waits for care plans, as the numbers requiring assessment have risen sharply in recent months.

Ann Marie Dodds, the consultant employed by North Northamptonshire Council to work as the assistant director of education, has said the local education authority’s performance …