It is a pleasure to serve under the chairmanship. I congratulate Daisy Cooper on securing this debate. Improving SEND services in Hertfordshire is a priority, but Ofsted's findings are concerning. DFE officials and NHS England advisers will meet local leaders next week to scrutinise their improvement plan. Dame Christine Lenehan has been appointed as independent chair of the multi-agency board. A specialist professional adviser will provide support until improvements are satisfactory. Funding for mainstream schools and high needs funding in 2024-25 will be over £187 million, a cumulative increase of 29% per head since 2021-22. We review the funding formula annually to address historical spend factors. Over £1.5 billion has been invested into high needs provision between 2022 and 2025, including almost £27 million for Hertfordshire. Local authorities can use this funding to deliver new places in mainstream and special schools, as well as improve existing buildings. The James Marks Academy, a secondary special free school, opened in September. Positive actions include establishing specialist resource provisions in mainstream schools for children with communication needs.