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Government could pay off £90million council debt if SEND plan is approved
STAFFORDSHIRE County Council could have 90% of a massive overspend on services for children with special educational needs and disabilities paid off by the Government if its plans to improve provision are approved. The move would clear £90million of debt for the authority – but still leave a £10million overspend in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) caused by demand outstripping funding in the past decade. [...]