House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
High Needs and Capital Funding
04 December 2024 · Department for Education
Proposed by Stephen Morgan Lab Portsmouth South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government announces 740 million in capital funding for 2025-26 to improve accessibility and create specialist facilities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
- An increase of nearly 1 billion in high needs revenue funding is also proposed to support these children and young people.
- This funding is part of a broader 6.7bn capital settlement to support the government's mission to break down barriers to opportunity for children.
Issue summary
The statement is about a significant capital investment and additional revenue funding for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities or those requiring alternative provision.
Action requested
Announces £740 million in capital funding for 2025-26 to improve accessibility and create specialist facilities, along with an increase of nearly £1 billion in high needs revenue funding. This is part of a broader £6.7bn capital settlement to support the government's mission to break down barriers to opportunity for children.
Key facts
- £740 million in capital investment announced for 2025-26.
- High needs revenue funding will increase by almost £1 billion in 2025-26 compared to 2024-25.
- Part of a broader £6.7bn capital settlement for 2025-26.
- Allocations expected to be published by the end of March.