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Neurodiversity

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 69604

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to make a statement on the recommendations of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group upon the reports publication.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell

The Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, chaired by Professor Karen Guldberg, brought together experts to make recommendations on how to best meet the needs of neurodivergent children and young people within mainstream education settings.

The Group has recently concluded its work and have shared their report and recommendations with ministers for consideration. The recommendations will inform the development of the Schools White Paper which will be published in the autumn.

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