Government’s £1.8bn SEND programme prioritises early‑years support, says Nursery World

The UK government has launched a £1.8 billion SEND intervention programme. Nursery World reports that early‑years support is a central focus of the scheme. The funding aims to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs. Resources will be directed toward early intervention services. The initiative seeks to address gaps in provision before formal schooling. Officials hope the approach will reduce long‑term educational disparities. The programme will work with local authorities and specialist providers. Monitoring will assess the impact on early‑year development for SEND pupils.