Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 23389

Special Educational Needs

Tabled: 24 April 2024
Answered: 2 May 2024

Question

Sir Mark Hendrick

Labour (Co-op)Preston

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps her Department has taken to increase the number of places for (a) children with autism and (b) children with special needs in schools.

Answer

In March 2024, the department announced trusts to run 30 new special free schools, which included 17 designated to cater for pupils with autism. The Spring Budget announced funding for 15 special free schools. The department will announce the location of ...

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