Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 84355

Special Educational Needs

Tabled: 22 October 2025
Answered: 30 October 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the number of special school places in each local authority area.

Answer

Georgia Gould
It is the responsibility of local authorities to ensure there are sufficient school places for pupils in their area, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. If a local authority identifies a shortage of places, resulting in a sign...

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