"Councils must submit written plans to the Department for Education outlining how they will enable more pupils with SEND to attend their local school and reduce long-distance travel for education."
"The £860m is the first tranche of a £3bn fund aimed at creating 50,000 new SEND places, marking a significant step in the progress of SEND reforms."
"Schools will be expected to use the cash to create more inclusive spaces, such as specially adapted rooms to support children with autism or ADHD."
"Local SEND plans must be submitted by June 2026, with payments released in autumn 2026 if approved, ensuring enough special school places for those with complex needs."
Councils in England are required to develop plans for increasing mainstream school placements for children with special educational needs and disabilities to receive a share of £860m in government funding. The funds will support the creation of inclusive spaces, such as sensory rooms for children with autism or ADHD. Secondary schools will need to establish inclusion bases for easier transitions between support and mainstream classes. The funding is part of a broader initiative to reform the SEND system, aiming to provide better support and restore trust with parents.
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