Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Henry Smith and Nigel Mills

Monday 1st March 2021 Commons Chamber

[Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that children with special educational needs and disabilities receive a quality education.

[Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that children with special educational needs and disabilities receive a quality education.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Vicky Ford)]

The pandemic has been especially hard for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families. We have increased high-needs funding by £780 million this year, with another £730 million next year—a 24% increase. Our SEND review is well under way, and focuses on ensuring that the system supports and delivers for every child.