Written question asked by Baroness Barran (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Special Educational Needs
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effects on SEND provision of transferring SEND responsibilities from central government to regional authorities.
- Answer
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Some regional bodies, including Mayoral Strategic Authorities, are already working to support local authorities across their regions, as those local authorities deliver their statutory duties relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The department will continue to work with regional authorities to consider how they could further support our reforms to the SEND system to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. There will be further announcements on devolution in due course.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL2473
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Devolution Local government Special educational needs
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- 2026-08-05 16:45:09 +0100
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