Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Training in Schools) Bill

Key Points

• Requires evaluation of SEND training in Initial Teacher Education (teacher training) to ensure quality and relevance.
• Requires SEND training for certain school staff as part of continuing professional development.
• Involves initial teacher education providers and schools, with potential impact on training standards and CPD requirements.
• Introduced in the Commons by Nesil Caliskan (Labour Co-op) and at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to later stages.