Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that proposed reforms to the SEND system help support local authorities to comply with their statutory duties.

The Schools White Paper sets clear expectations for local authorities in regard to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision and we are backing that with significant investment to support transformation of the system.

We have written to local authorities and Integrated Care Boards requesting SEND reform plans on improving outcomes for children.

We will hold them to account to deliver strong outcomes for children and young people with SEND and intervene decisively wherever needed.