Written questions

Special Educational Needs: Speech and Language Disorders

2026-06-25 · Department for Education · 13536 · Official question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with speech and language (a) organisations and (b) specialists on their views on (i) SEND reforms and (ii) the support available to children with speech and language challeng

Answer

The government consultation, special educational needs and disabilities reform: putting children and young people first, revealed the critical role that speech and language therapy plays in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs...