Special Educational Needs

Education written question – answered at on 16 June 2014.

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Photo of Chris Heaton-Harris Chris Heaton-Harris Conservative, Daventry

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps his Department is taking to support children with special educational needs.

Photo of Edward Timpson Edward Timpson The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education

The Children and Families Act—to be implemented from September—introduces the most fundamental reform to the system for SEN and disability for 30 years, placing children and families at the heart of a more integrated system focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.

Families will be more involved in decision making and there will be greater clarity about local services provided in each area.

We’re providing substantial funding to local areas to deliver the reforms. Last week we announced a further £45.2 million—on top of the £70 million already provided this year—for implementing the reforms.

We are also providing £30 million over two years to provide independent supporters to families.

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