Debates between Andrea Jenkyns and Taiwo Owatemi during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Andrea Jenkyns and Taiwo Owatemi
Wednesday 26th October 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Jenkyns Portrait Andrea Jenkyns
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My right hon. Friend raises an important question. The SEND and alternative provision Green Paper proposals aim to improve experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND within a fairer and more sustainable system. We are investing £301.75 million jointly with the Department of Health and Social Care to transform start for life and family support services in 75 local authorities across England.

Taiwo Owatemi Portrait Taiwo Owatemi (Coventry North West) (Lab)
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As we face the worst cost of living crisis in memory, it is becoming increasingly difficult for parents to provide important life experiences for their children. Springfield House in Birmingham is a wonderful SEND school, which many students across Coventry North West attend. For many years it has provided away nights for pupils, giving children the chance to spend time away from home, with their peers, in a safe environment. Because of Government cuts, those away nights are being axed. Will the Minister speak to her counterpart in the Department for Education to ensure that families in Coventry do not lose that much-needed service?

Andrea Jenkyns Portrait Andrea Jenkyns
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The Government are doing some amazing work, and I point the hon. Lady’s constituents and those of MPs across the House to a fantastic website, governmentsupport.co.uk, which demonstrates the great services open to people who are having difficulties.