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Written question asked by Gregory Stafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 June 2025. It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Special Educational Needs: Surrey

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Safety Valve Agreement signed with Surrey County Council in 2021, whether her Department has disbursed the full funding allocated to support the delivery of three new SEND schools in Surrey.

Answer

Funding for free school projects is provided at different stages of project development, in line with key delivery milestones.

The department provides capital funding for the acquisition of sites, land and construction. For centrally delivered free school projects, a contractor is appointed from the department’s framework and construction costs are paid directly by the department.

The department recognises the financial pressures on local authorities in providing suitable specialist places and will continue to support Surrey Council to implement its Safety Valve agreement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58877
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Schools Special educational needs Surrey
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk