Oral Question·Department for Education
“What assessment she has made of the adequacy of SEND provision in Kent.”
Tabled: 24 February 2026Answered: 2 March 2026
Asked by
Rosie Duffield
Independent — Canterbury
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for School Standards (Georgia Gould)
The Department has worked closely with NHS England to monitor, support and challenge Kent in making necessary SEND improvements following its area SEND inspections in 2019 and 2022. This has included regular review meetings, attendance at its SEND partnership board and commissioning the support of an expert SEND adviser.