Special Educational Needs

Debate between Baroness Penn and Lord Ramsbotham

Thursday 26th November 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Penn (Con)]

The feasibility study findings re-emphasise that there are diverse levels of support needs and differing approaches to meeting these needs. The challenge that this presents is something that the SEND review is addressing. The findings confirmed that it is feasible to undertake a value-for-money assessment in the near term, and also outlined how to fill existing evidence gaps in order for the department to complete more value-for-money assessments over the longer term.

[Lord Ramsbotham (CB) [V]]

My Lords, will the Minister please tell the House whether government provision includes young offenders with special educational needs?

[Baroness Penn (Con)]

My Lords, the Government have a commitment to deliver for young people with special educational needs, regardless of the setting that they are in. That includes young offenders.