(UK) Luton: $4.3M for more SPED places; $955M for 10,000 more nationwide
- The end of childhood
- Apr 2
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Mar 28, 2025, Luton Today: Government gives Luton council £3.3m [$4.3M] to fund new places for pupils with special needs
Near London
Luton Borough Council has been given £3,309,602 by the Government for new school places for children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).
It’s part of a total investment of £740 million [$955M] to provide 10,000 new school places across the country.
According to the Government, the money will pay for adaptations and expand specialist units in mainstream as well as the new places.
Bridget Phillipson, education secretary, said: “As part of our Plan for Change, we want every family to have access to a good local school for their child, breaking the link between children’s background and their opportunities in life. . . .
The Department has also announced details of a £2.1 billion investment for the 2025-26 financial year to improve the condition of the school and sixth-form college estate in England. The money will go towards replacing roofs, windows and heating systems.
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