The UK government has said that secondary schools in England must provide special spaces called "inclusion bases" for neurodiverse children and those with special educational needs. These bases are designed to support pupils with additional needs during some lessons outside normal classrooms. This move is part of a £3.7 billion government plan to improve special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support in mainstream schools. The inclusion bases may use spare classrooms or be specially built. New guidelines this spring will ask schools to make learning spaces better, including breakout rooms, sensory gardens, and improved lighting and ventilation. Avnee Morjaria from the Institute for Public Policy Research said, "It is vital that children with Send feel school is a place where they can belong and inclusion bases are an important part of making schools more inclusive." However, some experts urge more than just new rooms. Madeleine Cassidy from IPSEA said schools must follow the Equality Act to make reasonable changes for children, which is "too often ignored." Paul Whiteman of NAHT said primary schools also need clear guidance and proper training for staff. Pepe Di’Iasio of the Association of School and College Leaders said funding for specialist staff and training is equally important. Alongside this, the Department for Education announced a £700 million fund to repair school buildings with major problems like leaking roofs and old boilers. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said these efforts aim to "break down barriers to opportunity" and let schools focus on teaching rather than repairing. MPs warned that despite starting to remove dangerous concrete called Raac from schools, many buildings remain in poor condition. Helen Hayes, chair of the education select committee, said the situation has been costly for teachers, parents, and pupils. She added, "The quality of school buildings has a significant impact on pupils’ learning and every child deserves to be taught in a safe, secure and fit for purpose school environment."