Special educational needs
Special educational needs news from UK Parliament.
SEND emergency: Unviable system will end in lost generation of children without reform
With outcomes for children stalled, families’ confidence undermined and two-fifths of local authorities staring down bankruptcy, PAC report issues urgent warning
15 January 2025
Solving the SEND crisis – Education Committee launches major inquiry
The Education Committee has launched a major new inquiry focused on finding solutions to the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.
20 December 2024
Contribution of special needs schools to education sector focus of Lords debate
The role of specialist education colleges debated by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
Aspiration and specialist support are key to young disabled people thriving in the workplace
Public Services Committee publishes its report 'Think Work First: the transition from education to work for young disabled people'
14 October 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons and probation, grey squirrels, British Overseas Territories and assistive technology in education. Catch up
26 May 2023
Lords debates five private members’ bills
Members discuss pensions, British Sign Language, game birds, glue traps and approved premises for substance testing. Catch up
28 March 2022
Lords debates government policy on new teachers
Initial Teacher Training, recruitment and the supply of teachers on the agenda. Catch up
19 November 2021
Education Committee session to examine adequacy of children’s homes for children with special educational needs
The Education Committee continues its inquiry on Children’s Homes
11 November 2021
Lords debates levelling up of opportunities for children
Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up
18 June 2021
Gavin Williamson MP and Ofsted give evidence in accountability hearings
Secretary of State Gavin Williamson and Ofsted’s Chief Inspector of Schools Amanda Spielman give evidence.
10 June 2021
Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021
Robert Halfon MP comments on postcode lottery of special educational needs provision
Education Committee Chair comments on a report from the Education Policy Institute on identifying pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
19 March 2021
Committee to hold session on children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Committee to hold session on children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
26 June 2020
House of Lords questions government on 20 May
Members quiz the government on Covid-19 in a virtual session
19 May 2020
Committee to examine disparities for pupils with SEND
PAC to examine disparities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
06 March 2020