Written questions

Special Educational Needs: Staff

2026-05-31 · Department for Education · 5404 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will consider developing a national workforce plan to support councils and other bodies to determine resources for future SEND provision needs.

Answer

The department is working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms, including delivery of the Experts at Hand offer and strengthening joint workforce planning...