A Bill to make provision for further training of teachers and specialist staff; to make requirements relating to access to specialist services; and for connected purposes.
The Bill makes provision for further training of teachers and specialist staff and would introduce requirements relating to access to specialist services.
House of Commons
29 October 2009
This Bill would require more training for teachers and other staff who work with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It would also set out rules about how pupils can access specialist services, with the aim of improving SEND support. In short, the Bill focuses on better training and clearer access to services for SEND pupils.
The Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons, having originated in the Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented, through the ballot procedure, to Parliament on 21 January. This is known as First Reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The Bill was debated at Second Reading on 15 May. Having been given assurances by the Minister, the Bill was withdrawn and will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
