Early diagnosis of special educational needs

Early day motion 866, tabled 20 February 2023 by Virendra Sharma (Labour). Signed by 10 members.

That this House believes that early diagnosis of special educational needs must be a priority for the Government, as a delay in diagnosis is associated with a multitude of negative consequences in later life, as well as an indirect increased financial burden to families and loss of life chances to the individual; notes that early intervention is known to improve a child's long-term outcomes; further notes that, as children undertake a baseline assessment when they enter school, that would be the most appropriate time to assess special educational and disability needs; and urges the Government to ensure early special educational needs diagnosis is a priority.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.