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SEN Places: Essex

Monday 11 March 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • 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.
  • A strong case will be put forward for expanding the special needs school in Rayleigh.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Francois Con Rayleigh and Wickford
Children & Families
Context

Essex has seen the opening of two new special schools last year, with another planned.

Question

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.

Answer from David Johnston

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 Mark Francois Con Rayleigh and Wickford
Education
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from David Johnston

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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Not addressed: the specific expansion request was not directly addressed

How: Cannot Pre-Empt The Department'S Decision

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