Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the SEND teacher training announcement of 25 September 2026, whether the Department will publish local authority-level data on training participation and completion; and how it will identify and support schools in Walsall borough where staff have been unable to access the training.

The government is investing over £200 million in professional development on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and inclusion across schools, colleges and nurseries. The SEND in-house training materials are free to access through GOV.UK and can be used flexibly by mainstream schools, including schools in Walsall. The first of these materials were published on 25 September 2026. The department will continue to engage with users and stakeholders to understand how the materials are being used and identify any gaps or areas for improvement. Schools are encouraged to provide feedback through the department's feedback form.

This is just the first set of materials, which will be expanded over the course of this academic year. The department will provide more information about the content of later materials once the training materials and publication arrangements are confirmed.

In addition, from autumn 2027, new fully funded SEND and inclusion courses will be available for teachers, leaders and support staff. The department will use participation data to monitor take-up and intends to publish participation data for these courses.