Researchers at the IFS said it is important that the Government considers the impact of any reforms to the Send system on outcomes in adulthood. As well as reforms to the Send system in schools, there is a “strong case” for CDLA being reviewed, Ms Snape added. The Government will set out how it will reform the Send system in the Schools White Paper later this year. Education spokeswoman Munira Wilson added: “Years of underfunding have pushed councils to the brink, leaving them saddled with crippling debts to provide Send support that only papers over the cracks. “It’s heartbreaking to think that vulnerable young people are being set up to fail, with the current system leading to poorer outcomes for Send children further down the line.