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Written question asked by Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (named day). It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Thursday, 15 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Special Educational Needs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the economic and social costs associated with the mental health impact on parents and caregivers of children with SEND; and whether she plans to include these costs in future fiscal impact assessments for SEND provision.

Answer

The department has made no specific estimate of the economic and social costs associated with the mental health impact on parents and caregivers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The department has also made no assessment of whether such costs should be included in future fiscal impact assessments for SEND provision.

The government has recognised that too many children and young people with SEND and their families are being let down by the current system. The reforms seek to reduce the need for families to navigate adversarial processes and instead provide support that is earlier, clearer and more consistent, helping ensure that children and young people with SEND and their families have a better experience of the system.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31852
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Children Carers Costs Parents Mental health Special educational needs
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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