# Council Pushes SEND Staff Into Rehire

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-06-23T12:39:03+00:00
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## Resource

Leicestershire County Council is locked in a heated standoff over planned strike action targeting its Early Years SEND staff—specialists who support children up to age four with additional needs. The council wants to make these workers redundant, then rehire them under worse terms, claiming it’s part of a modernization drive for year-round care. But the NEU union calls it blatant “fire and rehire,” accusing the council of forcing pay cuts and longer hours—and even branding them a “rogue employer.” Parents are terrified kids will lose vital support, while the council insists it’s following legal steps and not engaging in “fire and rehire.” Four more strikes are looming, and the union stands firm: this isn’t reform—it’s exploitation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5684089044e7ff8c

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