Special Educational Needs
Commons · Question 13495 · Tabled 26 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 21 Aug 2026
Question
Asked by Melanie Onn
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to Review Progress 8 measures and their effectiveness in supporting the outcomes for children with SEND.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 21 Aug 2026
The department’s accountability system must promote high standards and good progress for all.We have recently consulted on an improved version of Progress 8 that maintains a strong academic core alongside breadth and choice for every child. As part of thi...