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Communication Skills: Training

Commons · Question 44565 · Tabled 7 Apr 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to improve (a) training provisions and (b) support for speech and language development professionals.

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 28 Apr 2025

The department is continuing to improve access to speech and language therapy by funding the Early Language and Support for Every Child pathfinder project, in partnership with NHS England. This programme aims to improve capacity and knowledge in the workf...