Special Educational Needs
Commons · Question 127367 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to hold local authorities accountable for meeting the statutory 20-week timeframe for issuing education, health and care plans.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 22 Apr 2026
The Schools White Paper sets clear expectations for the quality and timeliness of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision delivered by local authorities, supported by significant investment to drive system transformation.In March 2026,...