Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 12162

Special Educational Needs

Tabled: 31 October 2024
Answered: 8 November 2024

Question

Dr Beccy Cooper

LabourWorthing West

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help support local authorities to reduce the waiting times for education, health and care plans to be processed.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
For too long the education system has not met the needs of all children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with parents struggling to get their children the support they need and deserve.The department wants to ens...

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