Eastenders' Kellie Bright on the challenges of being a Send parent
Published: 10/6/2025

Kellie Bright from EastEnders discusses the challenges of being a Send parent in a new Panorama documentary. The film sheds light on the struggles faced by families navigating the special educational needs system in England. Issues include delays in obtaining Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), rising numbers of children with Send, and financial pressures on councils providing support services. Discussions around reforming the system are ongoing, as worried parents rally for change in Westminster.