Member

Of course, SEND support is absolutely critical throughout all stages of education. We recently announced £200 million of funding for new in-service training courses on SEND for teachers, leaders and learning support staff in education settings across England, and we look forward to teachers signing up to that. We need to empower teachers to meet a wide range of needs in the classroom, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. Many colleges and providers already do a fantastic job of supporting learners with a wide range of needs, but we need to establish a coherent career-long professional development pathway that brings together all those qualities. I am sure the noble Lord is aware that the consultation is ongoing in this area, and I am sure submissions around FE will be well regarded.