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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...