There will be more specialist, calm learning spaces in mainstream schools to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the Government announced last month.
Ministers also confirmed 10,000 planned special free school places will be delivered through new schools or by giving councils funding to create equivalent provision.
Cllr Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the LGA’s Children, Young People and Families Committee, said: “It is good that government is investing in creating specialist places in mainstream schools, so children can attend their local school with their friends.
“We are also pleased government has confirmed special schools will be funded or councils will be given money to develop their own provision. We would like to see government implement a single, local funding pot, held by councils, to build appropriate provision quickly and effectively.
“We look forward to the Government’s Schools White Paper setting out a roadmap to a system that meets children’s needs more quickly and effectively, in their local mainstream school system, where an education, health and care plan is not necessary to get support, with a workforce that has the capacity and right skills.”