# Access Undone: The Collapse of Special Education \[Episode 3\]

An episode of [Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1621391144), 14 Oct 2024, 36 min.

Audio: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/165937029/76320bfcf59ed9bc92cd2bb058e89771.mp3

Episode 3: Those with the greatest needs The episode examines the troubling history of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and its policies, including the controversial cuts to resources and the implementation of flawed allocation models. I discuss the systematic mistreatment and exclusion of special needs children, likening it to past societal scandals. The episode dives into statistical discrepancies and the significant hardships faced by parents and schools, questioning the integrity and effectiveness of the NCSE and related political decisions. At the end, I call on anyone working in the NCSE, especially SENOs to tell their story. Let's hope they do. • 00:43 The NCSE's Role and Controversial Actions • 05:21 Challenges Faced by Parents and Schools • 14:43 The Set Allocation Model and Its Flaws • 27:51 The SNA Toolkit and Its Implications • 32:24 Conclusion and Call for Stories This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonmlewis.substack.com/subscribe

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