Debates between Bridget Phillipson and Chris Vince during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Chris Vince
Monday 9th December 2024

(2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bridget Phillipson Portrait Bridget Phillipson
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The right hon. Gentleman will know that this is a complex area. It would not have been possible to make any changes to the funding formula this year, but we will look in the future at what changes might be required. I am sure that as part of that process he will make representations on behalf of his constituents.

Chris Vince Portrait Chris Vince (Harlow) (Lab/Co-op)
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I talk to special educational needs co-ordinators across Harlow and Essex on a regular basis, partly because my best friend is one. He tells me that a number of special educational needs co-ordinators—easy for me to say—are leaving the profession because of their high workload and the stress that it causes. What support will the Government give to ensure that special educational needs co-ordinators get the support, including mental health support, that they need?