Early years support key focus of Government’s £1.8bn SEND intervention programme

Early Years

Published June 8, 2026

Support for under-fives is a key focus of a new government programme designed to increase access to early intervention support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), new Department for Education guidance reveals.

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Early years support key focus of Government’s £1.8bn SEND intervention programme

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