Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 11749

Special Educational Needs: Cheshire East

Tabled: 29 October 2024
Answered: 6 November 2024

Question

Connor Naismith

LabourCrewe and Nantwich

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a shortfall in SEND education provision within Cheshire East on SEND children; and whether she plans to take steps to increase this provision.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
The statutory duty to provide sufficient school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sits with local authorities.The department supports local authorities to provide suitable school places for children and young peopl...

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