SEN Places Essex 2024-03-11
2024-03-11
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Q1
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Essex has seen the opening of two new special schools last year, with another planned.
What steps is she taking to increase the provision of special educational needs places in Essex? Two new special schools opened in Essex last year, and another is in the pipeline. The questioner seeks details on specific measures being taken by the government.
Two new special schools opened in Essex last year, with another planned. £26 million of capital funding was provided to Essex over the past two years for creating more places for children with special educational needs or who require alternative provision.
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Q2
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A campaign was launched to build a new special needs school in south Essex. A consultation for the school to open in 2025-26 has been announced.
In February this year, we were able to announce a consultation to build a brand-new special needs school in Rayleigh for 100-plus pupils—a through-school for years 3 to 18. Given the great demand for places and local support, is there any way to achieve something nearer 200 pupils?
A strong case will be put forward for a decision on expanding the school. The remaining £900 million of capital funding for special educational needs schools is about to be allocated, and Essex will benefit from this fund.
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the specific expansion request was not directly addressed
Cannot Pre-Empt The Department'S Decision
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