Oral Question·Department for Education
“What steps her Department is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.”
Tabled: 3 December 2024Answered: 9 December 2024
Asked by
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for School Standards (Catherine McKinnell)
The Government’s ambition is that all children with special educational needs receive the right support to succeed, where possible in mainstream schools. We will strengthen accountability and improve inclusivity through Ofsted, and we will support professionals to develop their SEND expertise. High needs funding will increase by almost £1 billion in the next spending year.