Sefton Council is to receive over £4.7m to help create more dedicated school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The money, part of £850 million being invested around the country, is designed to provide specialist support for children with autism, learning difficulties or mobility difficulties to meet their extra needs.
Since 2010, 60,000 more special needs places have created but with more children identified as needing support, many SEND schools are at full capacity.
Since 2010, there have been 108 new special schools opened, with a further 92 on the way.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said:
“Today we are taking another step to ensure our education system provides all children with the very best start in life.
“We are making sure no parent has to battle to get the right type of school to meet their needs, and improving the school estate so all children are taught in the best classrooms for generations to come.”
