SEND
Chris uncovers potential epidemic of avoidable SEND child suicide
I have been uncovering the agony and horror of the SEND scandal with The Times.
23 Feb 2026
Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC)
14 Feb 2021
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Contact information
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Committee appointments
Term of Office
- 07/05/2019 - 13/05/2023
Andy's News
McArthur responds to letter from medical bodies on assisted dying
Responding to a letter from the Royal College of Physicians and others about his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) bill, Liam McArthur MSP said:
23 Feb 2026
Adam Dance MP backs move to protect SEND services from offshore profiteering
Adam Dance MP has backed calls to classify SEND services as “Critical National Infrastructure” to stop offshore private equity firms making large profits from support meant for vulnerable children.
23 Feb 2026
Vikki Slade MP and Edward Morello MP celebrate a successful “Dorset Day” in Parliament
Dorset was firmly put on the map in Westminster this week as Vikki Slade, Lib Dem MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole and Edward Morello, Lib Dem MP for West Dorset co hosted a successful “Dorset Day” in Parliament, showcasing the very best of the county.
23 Feb 2026
Martin Wrigley MP Backs Calls to Designate SEND Services as “Critical Infrastructure” to stop offshore profiteering
Martin Wrigley, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for the Newton Abbot constituency, has joined calls for new legal protections to prevent private equity firms and offshore investors from treating Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
23 Feb 2026
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New residents arrive in Newport Vale
New residents have started to occupy newly built homes in Newport Vale
23 Feb 2026