Written questions

Special Educational Needs: Staff

2026-05-31 · Department for Education · 5535 · Official question

Tom Morrison

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether proposed SEND reforms will provide funding for the SEND workforce including teaching assistants and specialist professionals.

Answer

The department is investing around £1.8 billion over the next three years for local area partnerships, including local authorities and Integrated Care Boards, to develop a new Experts at Hand offer. This offer is designed to strengthen the capability of m...