Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 113905
Special Educational Needs: Finance
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 10 April 2026
Question
Munira Wilson
Liberal Democrat — Twickenham
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will set out the requirements councils must meet to be eligible for the write-off of 90% of their historic SEND-related deficits.
Answer
Georgia GouldAs set out in the final Local Government Finance Settlement, all local authorities with a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) related High Needs deficit will be eligible in 2026/27 to receive a High Needs Stability Grant that will cover 90% ...
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