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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 17 December 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 December 2018 (named day). It was answered by Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 December 2018 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Special Educational Needs: Nottinghamshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what representations he has received from Nottinghamshire County Council on additional funding for children and young people with high needs; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The department has received representations from a number of local authorities about funding for children and young people with high needs and the costs of supporting them. On Monday 17 December 2018, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, announced additional funding amounting to £250 million over 2018-19 and 2019-20. This brings the total allocated for high needs this year to £6.1 billion and £6.3 billion in 2019-20. Nottinghamshire will receive just under £64 million in high needs funding in 2018-19, and £66.5 million in 2019-20, including £1.7 million in each year, as a result of Monday’s announcement.

This was amongst a package of other measures to improve the support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. My right, hon. Friend, Secretary of State sent the attached letter to local authorities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
202710
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Nottinghamshire Special educational needs
Link
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