Ranil Jayawardena MP has welcomed the news that Hampshire is set to benefit from £26,364,528 of funding to make sure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) receive an education that meets their needs in high-quality environments for the years to come.
The Government is investing a record annual £850 million in councils to create new places for young people with SEND and AP in mainstream and special schools. This will provide specialist support for children with autism, learning difficulties, mobility difficulties, and more to meet their extra needs.
Since coming into office, this Government has opened 108 new special schools, with a further 92 on the way, so every child can access the right support at the right time, and benefit from a world-class education.
This marks a tripling in previous levels of investment with this £2.6 billion package from 2022 to 2025. This Government is delivering 60,000 more special needs places since 2010 to ensure no parent has to fight for the right support for their children.
The Government is sticking to the plan to ensure all children, including those with SEND and AP, are able to make the most of their world-class education so they can secure a brighter future for themselves, their families, and our country.
Ranil Jayawardena, Member of Parliament for North East Hampshire said:
“I want every child in my constituency to have the opportunity to reach their potential, so it is vital that children with SEND and AP get the support and resources they need.
“Having spoken up for education since my election, I am pleased to see that the Government is committing over £26 million in Hampshire to secure the education that meets the needs of children with SEND, as the Government sticks to the plan to deliver on their promise of a brighter future for this generation and the next.”
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said:
“Today we are taking another step to ensure our education system provides all children with the very best start in life.
“We are making sure no parent has to battle to get the right type of school to meet their needs, and improving the school estate so all children are taught in the best classrooms for generations to come.”
