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Investment in high needs places

15 December 2025

Proposing MP
Bridget Phillipson Lab
Houghton and Sunderland South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses an investment to create more places for children with special educational needs (SEND) as part of a vision for an inclusive education system.

Action Requested

The government is investing at least £3 billion over four years to create 50,000 SEND places across England. This builds on existing investments and provides local authorities flexibility in delivering these places through various means including SEN units or resource provision expansions of existing specialist settings.

Key Facts

  • The investment will fund a landmark expansion of specialist learning spaces within mainstream settings.
  • £740 million has already been invested to create 10,000 SEND places.
  • Local authorities have the option for alternative funding to deliver specialist places more quickly.
  • Funding is in addition to core high needs capital allocations local authorities receive.
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