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UK Invests £200M to Train SEND Teachers for Inclusivity

1/16/2026

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The UK government plans to invest £200 million to train SEND teachers.
The funding will develop new courses and ensure all school staff receive SEND training.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasized inclusive education.
Experts Pepe Di’Iasio and Paul Whiteman warned training alone may be insufficient.
The government will outline SEND reforms in the White Paper and a £3 billion funding initiative for new school placements.

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The UK government plans to invest £200 million to train SEND teachers.
The funding will develop new courses and ensure all school staff receive SEND training.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasized inclusive education.
Experts Pepe Di’Iasio and Paul Whiteman warned training alone may be insufficient.
The government will outline SEND reforms in the White Paper and a £3 billion funding initiative for new school placements.