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Recommendation 46
46
Ministerial responsibility split leads to neglect and fragmentation of FE SEND policy.
Conclusion
SEND policy is currently overseen by the Minister for School Standards whilst further education policy lies with the Minister for Skills. This split in ministerial responsibility has led to the neglect of FE SEND policy, as well as inefficiencies, limited accountability and policy fragmentation. Specialist further education should have its own ministerial brief and be included in the Minister for Skills’ portfolio. (Conclusion, Paragraph 175)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗