Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Al Pinkerton and Catherine McKinnell

Monday 9th December 2024 Commons Chamber

[Dr Al Pinkerton (Surrey Heath) (LD)]

22. What steps her Department is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

[The Minister for School Standards (Catherine McKinnell)]

The Government’s ambition is that all children with special educational needs receive the right support to succeed, where possible in mainstream schools. We will strengthen accountability and improve inclusivity through Ofsted, and we will support professionals to develop their SEND expertise. High needs funding will increase by almost £1 billion in the next spending year.