More than £6m will be given to schools across Hertfordshire to help improve facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

For the next three years, Hertfordshire County Council will receive £2,197,225 to build specialised classrooms, install lifts or buy mobility equipment.

The council will be free to invest the funding as it sees fit to help children and young people with education, health and care plans, but it will be expected to consult with parents, carers and schools on how the money should be spent.

It will also be expected to publish a plan showing how it will spend the money.

The funding is part of the government’s £215m boost for children with special educational needs, which was announced on March 4.

Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families Edward Timpson said: “This Government is determined to build a country that works for everyone - a country where every child has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of their background, and any challenges they may face.

“Our multi-million pound investment will enable local councils to build new classrooms and improve facilities for pupils, ensuring that no child is left behind.”