Alexandra Topping
Political correspondent who reports on government policy and the SEND system, providing analysis of the proposed reforms and their political implications.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 32min
‘They’re not listening!’: the government’s gamble on special education reform
Alexandra Topping, a political correspondent who covers government policy and the SEND system, unpacks the controversial special education reforms. She outlines who is affected and the mechanics of EHCPs and tribunals. She examines political pressures, council funding shortfalls, and why parents fear new tiered eligibility rules. The conversation highlights strained trust and the high stakes for families.
