Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 50707
Special Educational Needs: Private Education
Tabled: 7 May 2025
Answered: 16 May 2025
Question
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
Conservative — Solihull West and Shirley
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve access to independent special schools for children with complex needs in regions where maintained provision is (a) limited and (b) oversubscribed.
Answer
Catherine McKinnellThe department recognises the vital role that special schools play in providing high-quality education and meeting the needs of children and young people. Independent special schools play their part in this, particularly in meeting low incidence needs. Ho...
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