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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Friday, 17 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Special Educational Needs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to page 63 of the policy paper entitled SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First, published on 23 February 2026, CP1509, when she plans to introduce new specialist provision packages.

Answer

The government’s consultation on special educational needs and disabilities reform, ‘Putting Children and Young People First’, sets out the proposal to introduce Specialist Provision Packages, which would provide comprehensive, evidence-based support for children and young people with the most complex needs. This is subject to consultation.

The packages will be developed and reviewed by experts, tested with parents and supported through continued multi-agency working. Legislation to introduce the new packages, and the independent expert panel that will oversee them, will be brought forward at the earliest opportunity, with guidance to follow so settings can plan and prepare ahead of proposed implementation from September 2029.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117505
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Special educational needs
Link
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