Special Educational Needs: Training
Commons · Question 11854 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jess Brown-Fuller
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Special Educational Needs Coordinators' access to training and professional development required to meet the expectations for participation in senior leadership t
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 30 Jun 2026
The National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs), introduced in 2024, ensures SENCOs receive high-quality, evidence-based training. This includes equipping them with the skills and capability to work alongs...