Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in schools.

Tabled: 24 February 2026Answered: 2 March 2026

Asked by

Jo Platt

Labour (Co-op)Leigh and Atherton

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)

Our new SEND system will deliver a fully inclusive mainstream education, supported by £4 billion of investment. This Labour Government are tackling one of the thorniest problems that the previous Government left behind, with compassion, investment and reform. Children with special educational needs will access targeted and specialist support through a clear national framework, with individual support plans and stronger education, health and care plans for children with complex needs. We will work with education and health staff to prioritise early intervention and cross-service collaboration to ensure better outcomes for children nationwide.