State-funded Schools: Special Educational Needs - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:13 pm on 11 December 2024.

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Photo of The Bishop of Sheffield The Bishop of Sheffield Bishop 3:13, 11 December 2024

My Lords, despite significant progress in the identification of pupils with SEND in recent years, some groups remain significantly underrepresented in accessing a formal diagnosis and acquiring an EHCP. Looked-after children as well as those experiencing the most severe poverty and those who belong to Romany, Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities face particularly serious barriers. What steps will the Government take to ensure that the most vulnerable children with SEND are better served?