Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 107487

Special Educational Needs

Tabled: 21 January 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026

Question

Liz Jarvis

Liberal DemocratEastleigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of designating Portage services as a targeted early years and SEND support offer across all local authorities; what steps she is taking to address regional v

Answer

Olivia Bailey
Help for families of children with additional needs is central to the Best Start in Life Strategy, which spotlights high-quality, inclusive and joined-up services.The department is considering delivery expectations for how Best Start Family Hubs (BSFHs) c...

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