Written questions

Special Educational Needs: Reform

2026-05-17 · Department for Education · 2559 · Official question

Mr Will Forster

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to include Pathological Demand Avoidance in reforms to SEND provision.

Answer

The government consultation 'SEND reform: putting children and young people first’ has now closed. We are reviewing consultation responses alongside feedback from over 200 engagement events held over 12 weeks.We will create a new offer for children who ne...