Oral Question·Department for Education
“What steps she is taking to ensure high-quality school places for children with SEND.”
Tabled: 13 January 2026Answered: 19 January 2026
Asked by
Jacob Collier
Labour — Burton and Uttoxeter
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
The Department has announced at least £3 billion in high needs capital between 2026-27 and 2029-30 to support local authorities to deliver sufficient high-quality school places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This will create provision within mainstream schools that can deliver more flexible support, adapted to pupils’ needs.