Legal challenges have been raised in relation to Devon County Council and Bristol City Council’s Safety Valve agreements with government.
Devon entered into an agreement In March 2024 for an extra £95 million of national funds set aside to reduce the Council’s deficit on special needs education. You can read more about it on the news page of the SEND Local Offer website.
The High Court has been considering the challenges this week at a 2.5 day hearing in Bristol. The court will be reserving the decision to a later date.