House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Inclusion and Capital Funding
25 March 2026 · Department for Education
Proposed by Bridget Phillipson Lab Houghton and Sunderland South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is allocating 860 million in high needs capital to support local authorities.
- Over 2.1 billion is allocated for condition funding for capital maintenance in financial year 2026-27.
- Details of the Inclusive Mainstream Fund are being confirmed, including a calculator tool for schools.
Issue summary
The minister is announcing funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as well as condition funding for school buildings.
Action requested
The government is allocating £860 million in high needs capital to support local authorities, with over £2.1 billion allocated for condition funding for capital maintenance in financial year 2026-27. Additionally, details of the Inclusive Mainstream Fund are being confirmed, including allocations and a calculator tool for schools.
Key facts
- Funding of £860 million in high needs capital announced to support local authorities.
- Over £2.1 billion allocated for condition funding for capital maintenance in financial year 2026-27.
- £500 million of the Inclusive Mainstream Fund confirmed for allocation in 2026-27, including £47 million for early years, £400 million for mainstream schools, and £83 million for 16-19 providers.