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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Special Educational Needs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to page 22 of her Department's consultation entitled SEND reform: Putting Children and Young People First, CP1509, when she plans to implement a fast-track route to support for children under five.

Answer

The department will work closely with colleagues at the Department for Health and Social Care and with parents and carers, to develop a fast-track route to support children under five years old with the most complex special educational needs to access the support they and their families need to achieve and thrive in early education. This will include exploring options to trial such a process ahead of legislation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116979
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Special educational needs
Link
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