North Yorkshire Council has been awarded £7,832,021 of funding to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) receive the education they deserve.
A record £850 million is being invested in councils to create new places for young people with SEND and AP in mainstream and special schools. This will provide specialist support for children with autism, learning difficulties, mobility difficulties and more to meet their extra needs.
Since 2010, the Government has opened 108 new special schools, with a further 92 on the way. The £2.6 billion package from 2022 to 2025 marks a tripling in previous levels of investment, delivering 60,000 more special places.
Julian Smith said, “Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential; it is vital that children with SEND and AP get the support and resources they need.
“I’m therefore really pleased by this announcement. Nearly £8 million for the council this year will make a real difference to the lives of children and parents across Skipton and Ripon.”