Ruth George
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(5 years ago)
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Damian Hinds
I absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating Mrs Willmitt on that achievement.
Ruth George (High Peak) (Lab)
The rationing of special needs funding means that Derbyshire County Council is asking schools not to apply for support until pupils are at least two years behind in educational terms, meaning that they often never get the support that they need. Will the Secretary of State look with me at how county councils are implementing this rationing, to ensure that pupils get the support that they need when they need it?
Nadhim Zahawi
We have launched ambitious SEND reforms, which I have spoken about at the Dispatch Box before, but I will happily meet the hon. Lady to look at the specific issue she mentions.