Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

What steps her Department is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in mainstream schools.

Tabled: 14 October 2025Answered: 20 October 2025

Asked by

Jo Platt

Labour (Co-op)Leigh and Atherton

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for School Standards (Georgia Gould)

By prioritising early intervention, training and inclusive support in mainstream schools, we are expanding the capacity to deliver timely, consistent and high-quality SEND provision. This will improve support for children and families. We are engaging with children, parents and experts about the challenges in the system and how we can work together to make sure that every child has the right support when they need it.