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Special Educational Needs and Disability

Monday 2 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Fleur Anderson raised concerns about long wait times for diagnoses and support in Wandsworth due to funding cuts.
  • The Secretary of State announced that Wandsworth will receive 47.8 million in high-needs funding for the next year.
  • This represents an 8.6% increase from the previous year's funding.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Fleur Anderson Lab Wandsworth Central
Education Children & Families
Context

Cuts to council funding in Wandsworth have led to delays in diagnosis and support for children with special educational needs.

Question

In Wandsworth, children are waiting too long for a diagnosis and an education, health and care plan due to cuts. Many do not receive the outlined support, as confirmed by a recent Ofsted report. Will the Secretary of State ensure significant additional funding in the Budget?

Answer from Vicky Ford (Minister of State for School Standards)

The London Borough of Wandsworth will receive £47.8 million in high-needs funding next year, a 8.6% increase from the previous year. The Government supports and challenges local areas to improve where performance is not sufficient.

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