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Special Educational Needs: Private Education

Asked by Sarah GreenLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 23 July 2024UIN 307

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will have discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that the needs of children receiving specific provision for SEND within the private school system are taken into account as part of any consultation to introduce VAT on fees.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

The department regularly engages with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about a range of issues. The government recognises the importance of continuing a positive relationship with representatives of the sector to better support outcomes across the whole education system.

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