Proceeding contribution from Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 April 2026. It occurred during Backbench debate on SEND Provision and Reform.
SEND Provision and Reform
Parents in my constituency who have been in the SEND system are really fearful that we will have the White Paper and more change will be proposed, when the key element of delivery is local councils. The problem is that the situation is so patchy. Some councils are absolutely appalling—one in my area had an excoriating report—but others manage; nobody is brilliant, but some try to get by and do the EHCPs. How are we going to tackle patchy delivery?
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- 2024-26
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- Disability Children Accountability Administrative delays Diagnosis Health services Finance Local government Protection Parents Public consultation Standards Reform Tribunals Schools Teachers Special educational needs Training Educational psychology
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