Support for children with SEND

Westminster Hall debate - 21 April 2021

On Wednesday 21 April, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP led a Westminster Hall debate on support for children with SEND.

Introducing the topic, he gave the following statement:

"Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families have faced huge hardship over the past year, with services and support being put under strain.
"It's so important to raise the difficulties they have faced to ensure they can access the support they need.
"Their voices must be heard in Parliament, so I'm pleased to have the opportunity to lead this debate."
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

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