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Written question asked by Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Special Educational Needs: East Surrey

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will provide the latest figures of the number of children in East Surrey who have a) a SEND requirement and b) an EHCP, broken down per borough including Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead and Tandridge.

Answer

Information on the number of pupils with special educational needs support and the number with education, health and care (EHC) plans is published in the statistical release here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england/2025-26.

Information on individual schools, including administrative district and ward is available in the supporting files.

Information on the number of EHC plans maintained by local authorities is published here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/education-health-and-care-plans/2026.

This publication covers all EHC plans for children and young people aged 0 to 25. It includes those in early years, further education, and who are educated other than in school. Information from this publication is not available for levels below local authority.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15585
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Special educational needs East Surrey
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk