Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

James Daly Excerpts
Monday 23rd October 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Johnston Portrait David Johnston
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We are undertaking a significant programme of reform to ensure not only that EHCPs are delivered in the right timeframe but that children get the support they need at an earlier stage without needing one.

James Daly Portrait James Daly (Bury North) (Con)
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T7. Will my right hon. Friend outline the support provided to the Metropolitan Borough of Bury by the Government to enhance educational provision for children with special educational needs?

David Johnston Portrait David Johnston
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The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is getting significant support. In addition to the funding increases, we have appointed a SEND adviser to work with the borough to improve services. The Council for Disabled Children is supporting it to strengthen EHCPs. Two special free schools have been approved, and Bury is also one of 34 areas in our safety valve programme.