Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Lincoln Jopp Excerpts
Monday 27th January 2025

(3 days, 23 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Catherine McKinnell Portrait Catherine McKinnell
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All teachers are teachers of special educational needs and disabilities. High quality teaching is central to ensuring that pupils with SEND are given the best possible opportunities to achieve in their education. To support all teachers, we are implementing high quality teacher training reforms, which begin with initial teacher training and continue through early career training to middle and senior leadership. These changes and reforms will ensure that teachers have the skills to support all pupils to succeed, including those with SEND.

Lincoln Jopp Portrait Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne) (Con)
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On Friday, I had the opportunity to visit Manor Mead special school, where 60 members of staff look after the 92 pupils, many of whom have the most severe learning disabilities and autism. I was absolutely blown away by the care of the staff, and I was particularly grateful to be shown around by the adorable Luchia, one of the pupils. Will the Minister join me in thanking all our special school teachers for the amazing commitment they show, and on Manor Mead’s behalf, may I invite her to visit and see that work at first hand?