Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 105002

Special Educational Needs

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's written statement entitled Investment in high needs place of 15 December 2025, what evidential basis her department is using to promote internal alternative provision for pupi

Answer

Georgia Gould

The department has announced at least £3 billion for high needs capital between 2026/27 and 2029/30, which is intended to create facilities within mainstream schools that can deliver more flexible support adapted to suit the pupils’ needs, alongside expan...

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