Written questions

Pre-school Education: Special Educational Needs

2026-05-19 · Department for Education · 3665 · Official question

Olly Glover

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what additional support her Department is providing to teachers in response to the increased number of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in early years settings.

Answer

The department recognises the increasing demand for support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in early years settings. We are investing in workforce development through our Best Start in Life strategy and wider SEND refor...