That this House has considered e-petition 711021 relating to assessments and support for children with SEND.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship in this extremely popular debate, Dr Huq, and it is a privilege to open it on behalf of the Petitions Committee. …..." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. Given the number of people who want to take part, I will proceed with my speech to allow the maximum number possible the chance to speak.
We extended support from birth to 25 in 2014, replacing statements with holistic education, health and …..." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I barely need to respond to that, as the sentiment in the room is very clear. I thank the hon. Member for her intervention...." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I totally agree with the hon. Member’s intervention. Change must focus on early support, mainstream inclusion and capacity, which is exactly what the petitioners are calling for today. In the light of that evidence, the legal rights given by EHCPs are not a luxury but a necessary tool for ensuring …..." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for his intervention, and I agree that early intervention absolutely pays dividends in the long run...." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I, too, have hosted roundtable events such as the one that he describes, and I agree that collaboration and greater education across the board is the way forward.
Three guiding principles should underpin the Government’s White Paper and coming reforms. First, early …..." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for her intervention, and I agree.
Secondly, individual need absolutely must be at the heart of provision. Every child, and their needs, is different. Generic packages or waiting until needs become acute undermines potential. Provision must be tailored so that each child can achieve as …..." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I agree that, at this formative stage of a child’s life, a year is forever. It is unacceptable to have to wait that long.
Without capacity and timely support, costs rise and outcomes worsen. This autumn, the Government will publish a SEND …..." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for her intervention —I was about to expand on that very point. The high success rate at tribunal reflects systemic problems, not overdemand...." Roz Savage - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I think he is echoing the same points that I am making.
The White Paper must also close funding gaps and workforce shortages, so that element 2 funding keeps pace with inflation and so that the capacity of speech and language therapists, …..." Roz Savage - View Speech