Special Educational Needs
2026-05-31 · Department for Education · 5400 · Official question
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...