Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 94
94
Acknowledged
Mainstream and specialist SEND data remains limited and inconsistent for planning.
Conclusion
The data currently collected and available to the DfE on both mainstream and specialist SEND need is limited and inconsistent. Comprehensive data at the local, regional and national level is essential to assessing the sufficiency of capacity and determining funding allocations for education settings. (Conclusion, Paragraph 321)
Government Response Summary
The government thanks the committee for its recommendations, stating it will carefully consider them while engaging with stakeholders before publishing its SEND system plans in the forthcoming Schools White Paper.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We thank the committee for setting out a number of valuable recommendations which we will carefully consider as we continue to engage closely with children, parents and experts ahead of the publication of our plans for the SEND system in the Schools White Paper in the new year.