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Education: Equality

Asked by Adam DanceLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80193

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to draw on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to define inclusive education.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The department is committed to improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools, as well as ensuring special and alternative provision schools cater to those with the most complex needs.

The department is continuing to engage closely with children, parents and experts as we develop plans to ensure all children get the outcomes and life chances they deserve.

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