Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Johnston and John Penrose

Monday 11th March 2024 Commons Chamber

[David Johnston]

We are doing two things in this regard. First, we are reviewing the special educational needs inclusion fund as we roll out the new entitlements to ensure that it is working appropriately. Secondly, we have provided a contractor. Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide places for all children, including those with special educational needs, and the contractor will work with local authorities to ensure that is done.

[John Penrose (Weston-super-Mare) (Con)]

5. If she will issue statutory guidance on teaching economic education in schools as part of the PSHE curriculum.