Oak view school in Loughton has had to make the difficult decision to close the school early on a friday from January 2021 due to cuts from the government,

Oak View School is home to students with moderate, severe and complex special needs and pupils within the autistic spectrum.

The school is facing a significant budget deficit; the funding levels for Special Education Needs pupils has not increased since 2012,the 2 hours the school plans to close will have a massive effect not only on the students but on the families to,I want the government to recognise this matter as urgent and step in to help as a parent of a student at the school I'm worried this could have a knock on effect and later the school will close.

I would be grateful if everyone can sign this for our children.