Oral Question·Home Office
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 6 July 2021Answered: 12 July 2021
Asked by
Sir Edward Leigh
Conservative — Gainsborough
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)
This Government’s ambition is that all children with special educational needs receive the right support to succeed, where possible, in mainstream schools. To further support that vision, in December I announced £740 million of high-needs capital for 2025-26. The Department is working closely with experts on reforms and has recently appointed a strategic adviser for SEND, who will play a key role in engaging with practitioners, children and families as we consider the next steps in SEND reform.