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Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026. It was answered by Olivia Bailey (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Special Educational Needs: Private Education

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate she has made of the numbers of parents using private education due to issues with accessing [i] SEND provision and [ii] EHCPs.

Answer

His Majesty’s Treasury published a tax information and impact note on applying VAT to independent school fees.

The department has announced allocations for at least £3 billion in high needs capital between 2026/27 and 2029/30 to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or those requiring alternative provision. This funding is expected to fund a transformative expansion of inclusion bases, as well as adaptations to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of mainstream settings. It can also be used to create special school places for pupils with the most complex needs. Wider proposals for SEND reform have been announced in the Schools White Paper, published on 23 February.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
109602
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Private education Special educational needs
Link
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