Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 2866

Special Educational Needs: Finance

Tabled: 30 August 2024

Answered: 9 September 2024

Question

Helen Grant

Conservative — Maidstone and Malling

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will provide additional funding to councils to help SEND pupils.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell

The department recognises the financial pressures on local authorities due to rising costs in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. The Core Schools Budget Grant will provide over £140 million in additional funding for special and ...

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