Spotlight on SEND in Parliament this week

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Tuesday 3 September 2024

This applies to England only.

This week, there are three parliamentary debates on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England.

We have sent a briefing to all MPs, outlining the issues based on what we hear from families on our helpline, Facebook group and local parent carer forums. Together with families, we have also set out ways the system can be improved.

Read more about the ways we think the government can improve the SEND system.

When are the debates?

  • Tuesday 3 September from 4:00pm on SEND services in Somerset – held by Sarah Dyke MP.
  • Wednesday 4 September from 4:00pm on SEND provision in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire – held by Alistair Strathern MP.
  • Thursday 5 September 3:00pm Westminster Hall debate on SEND provision – held Richard Burgon MP for Leeds East.

Watch the debates live here on Parliamentlive.tv. Look for the events taking place in Westminster Hall.

What will the government say at the debates?

At the debates, there will be an opportunity for the new ministers in the Department for Education to answer questions from MPs.

We hope the ministers will say something about improving accountability in the system. This is the number one thing parents have told us they want the government to tackle.