Special Educational Needs
Lords · Question HL1041 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Whitaker
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce a statutory requirement for local authorities and Integrated Care Boards to jointly commission services across all layers of SEND support.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 1 Jul 2026
Under section 26 of the Children and Families Act 2014, local authorities and Integrated Care Boards have an existing duty to jointly commission the arrangements for the education, health and care of children and young people with Special educational need...