Written questions

Special Educational Needs: Safety Measures

2026-06-29 · Department for Education · 14748 · Official question

Lee Pitcher

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of pathways for children with autism and severe learning disabilities to access specialist safety equipment where this is required to prevent self-injury or other se

Answer

This government recognises the importance of specialist safety equipment in meeting the needs of children and young people, including in mainstream settings. We are investing at least £3.7 billion in high needs capital funding between 2025/2026 and 2029/2...