Member

Returning to new clause 10 and amendment 171, I appreciate the input of the hon. Member for Twickenham, and note that nothing is off the table when it comes to SEND reform. However, this Government do not want to tinker around the edges of what is frankly a generational challenge. Reform must be wide-ranging, whole-system and expert-led; that is what we plan, and we will set out our plans in due course. I also assure the hon. Member that we are considering the place of profit in special schools. I hope she will agree that it would not be appropriate to extend the profit cap powers to a different sector before we set out a plan to deal with issues in the SEND system. We want to consider the role and function of independent special schools holistically, and we will set out our plans for SEND reform in due course.