Oral Question·Department for Education
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 16 June 2026Answered: 22 June 2026
Asked by
Jim Dickson
Labour — Dartford
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for School Standards (Georgia Gould)
Officials are meeting with Kent county council to understand the model. We are in favour of schools pooling resources to support children with special educational needs and disabilities, but there have to be safeguards. I would welcome the opportunity to speak further to understand my hon. Friend’s concerns.