Richard has welcomed the news that Bedford Borough Council is set to benefit from £2,547,437 and Central Bedfordshire Council from £5,886,647 of funding to ensure 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 are 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.
Commenting, Richard Fuller MP said:
I want every child within my constituency to have the same opportunity to meet their potential, so it is vital that children with SEND and AP get the support and resources they need.
I am, therefore pleased to see that the government is investing over £2.5 million for Bedford Borough and almost £6 million for Central Beds to deliver the education that meets the needs of children with SEND.
