Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 28031

Special Educational Needs

Tabled: 3 February 2025

Answered: 11 February 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that there is adequate support for parents learning how to care for a child with special needs and disabilities.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Under the Children Act 1989 local authorities must, in accordance with section 17ZD, assess and support the needs of parent carers who provide or intend to provide ...

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