Written questions

Special Educational Needs: Occupational Therapy

Commons · Question 33129 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 12 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Marie Goldman

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to increase recruitment of specialist occupational therapists supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities;

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 12 Mar 2025

The government is committed to ensuring that every child has the best start in life. This includes all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are committed to improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream ...