Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Government response to the review of the experiences and outcomes of children in residential special schools and colleges, published in November 2017, what plans he has to ensure that the national leadership board will include people with expertise in speech, language and communication needs.

Membership of the national leadership board has yet to be determined. We will ensure that the board takes on board the views of those with expertise in speech, language and communication needs.