Special Educational Needs
Commons · Question 111836 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Zarah Sultana
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that local authorities fulfil their statutory duties in respect of Education, Health and Care Plans for children with special educational needs.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 2 Mar 2026
The department and NHS England work together to support and challenge local areas to improve their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service delivery where required. This includes monitoring, supporting and challenging any areas of identif...