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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 Thursday, 5 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Special Educational Needs: Huntingdon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to page 22 of her Department's consultation document entitled SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First, CP1509, how will (a) schools, (b) colleges and (c) early years settings access the Inclusive Mainstream Fund in Huntingdonshire.

Answer

The Inclusive Mainstream Fund provides £1.6 billion in funding, over three years, to schools, colleges and early years settings to deliver an improved inclusion offer.

The department will soon publish methodology documents to explain how the funding will be distributed for the three phases. The funding will be made available to early years, schools and 16-19 institutions through new grants from 2026/27.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116987
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Finance Special educational needs Huntingdon
Link
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