Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Review

Greg Smith Excerpts

Tuesday 29th March 2022 Commons Chamber

[Nadhim Zahawi]

Yes, I will write to the hon. Lady. I also want to remind the House that the national funding formula is where we are moving to, to ensure that there is fairness in the system for all schools, including special schools.

[Greg Smith (Buckingham) (Con)]

Having the right support in the right place at the right time is undoubtedly the correct approach to this. As part of the welcome consultation that my right hon. Friend has announced, will he ensure that his Department reaches out to charitable and private sector providers such as Autism Early Support at the Circle Centre in Middle Claydon in my constituency, not just to look through the lens of the excellence in provision that they supply, but to learn about the challenges, particularly in getting the right support to children in rural communities, who often have to travel considerable distances to get the SEND support they need?

[Nadhim Zahawi]

I can certainly give my hon. Friend the assurance that we will reach out to them.