Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 127367

Special Educational Needs

Tabled: 14 April 2026

Answered: 22 April 2026

Question

Mr Joshua Reynolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to hold local authorities accountable for meeting the statutory 20-week timeframe for issuing education, health and care plans.

Answer

Georgia Gould

The Schools White Paper sets clear expectations for the quality and timeliness of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision delivered by local authorities, supported by significant investment to drive system transformation.In March 2026,...

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