Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 190739

Special Educational Needs

Tabled: 21 June 2023

Answered: 26 June 2023

Named Day

Question

Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many school places have been created for pupils with SEND in special schools that have newly opened since 1 July 2020.

Answer

Claire Coutinho

Since 1 July 2020, 49 new special free schools have opened, creating a capacity of over 4,900 new places when full.A further 49 special free schools are working towards opening.The department is also currently receiving applications to run a further 33 sp...

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