Bristol City Council’s plan to balance its books when it comes to supporting children with additional needs could exceed the time and money currently proposed.
If the authority misses its targets for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the council ‘will be effectively bankrupt’.
During an election debate on BBC Radio Bristol’s John Darvall programme, Green councillor Tony Dyer said he was doubtful a Safety Valve programme, which includes more school place for SEND children, would be delivered on time.
“Our concerns for this are the timeframes are very tight. We think it’s going to…