Special Education Needs and Disabilities provision

It relates to social care and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. Please note there are six parts to my request.

1) In the 12 months leading up to 20 March 2026, how many council-run or council-funded day centres have closed down?

2) In the financial year 2024/2025, what was the council's total budget for SEND provision?

3) In the financial year 2025/2026, what was the council's total budget for SEND provision?

4) What is the projected SEND provision budget for the financial year 2026/2027?

5) In the 12 months leading up to 1 May 2025, how many complaints did your council receive about SEND provision?

6) In the time period 2 May 2025 up to 20 March 2026, how many complaints did your council receive about SEND provision?

1. None.

2. £130,999,150.

3. £141,015,264.

4. The council is still in the process of finalising the SEND budget for 2026/2027. Therefore, we are not yet able to provide projected figures.

5. 114.

6. 147.