Written questions

Special Educational Needs

2026-05-31 · Department for Education · 5400 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps she has taken to support newly qualified teachers to gain SEND specialisms to support children with Special Educational Needs.

Answer

We have taken steps to ensure newly qualified teachers are well prepared to support all pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and the Early Career Framework (ECF) are evidence-based, developed with S...