Woman's Hour SEND, Race Across the World, Toxic masculinity
Dec 12, 2025
In a lively discussion, Vanessa Clarke, a BBC Education Correspondent, dives into the government’s new £3 billion plan for SEND funding, highlighting its potential impact and the need for more specialized staff. Meanwhile, Tabitha Morton, Executive Director at UN Women UK, introduces the Same Side campaign aimed at countering toxic masculinity, especially among young men influenced by online figures. Exciting insights from both guests make for a powerful conversation about education and societal change.
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Buildings Alone Won't Fix SEND Crisis
- The SEND announcement is mainly capital funding for rooms, hubs and mainstream resource provisions rather than workforce support.
- Experts warn buildings alone won't fix systemic issues like shortages of specialist staff or poor accountability.
Invest In Staff And Accountability
- Invest in mainstream inclusion training and specialist workforce development alongside capital projects.
- Prioritise accountability and enforcement of individual needs assessment and EHCPs before expanding hubs.
Father-Daughter Bond On Display
- Anita and her father Bal described how Race Across The World strengthened their bond and brought public recognition.
- Bal recounted celebrating Anita's birth with champagne and always treating daughters as equal and precious.