Written questions

Special Educational Needs: East Midlands

2026-05-31 · Department for Education · 5401 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the extent to which mainstream schooling in (a) East Midlands and (b) Leicestershire has the capacity, expertise and resources to support children with Special Educational

Answer

The department is investing in all mainstream settings to ensure they have the capacity, expertise and resources to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).This includes a new training package, backed by £200 million, to en...