Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
The House of Lords has passed an amendment to the Health and Care Bill that would see learning disability and autism training made mandatory by law for nurses and other healthcare staff in England.
Vicci Wells from the Youth Sport Trust examines how the Winter Paralympics, and a new, nationwide initiative, can engage more young people in sport. The following article is taken from March 2022 issue of nasen Connect.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21st March and MENCAP want you to ‘Rock your socks!’ by wearing odd socks to raise funds to support people with a learning disability.
The National Children’s Bureau have been a strong advocate for youth voice. They currently host FLARE, the Department for Education’s national young SEND advisory group.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has released its study ‘Agreeing to disagree? Research into arrangements for avoiding disagreements and resolving disputes in the SEND system in England’.
School attendance best practice webinars are now underway. This series focuses on how a range of schools across the country have maintained or improved their attendance levels, and the approaches they have taken.
The Autistic Girls Network have produced a new paper looking at the different presentation of autism that females who have yet to be diagnosed may exhibit and the support they may need.
A pre-SEND Review webinar was held on 7th March with the Minister for Children and Families, Will Quince.
SEND Review - Webinar for Parents and Carers
Free practitioner training to support deaf children in Early Years settings
Preparation for Adulthood free showcase event
The World Education Summit (WES) is back - bigger and better. Showcasing the very best and inspirational speakers at the forefront of education and reaching into classrooms and schools globally.
Free Early Years Training
Despite the considerable efforts of teachers and school leaders, it is no secret that the pandemic - and the lockdowns enforced to contain it - has disrupted pupils’ learning across all phases of education.
New digital skills programme increases careers awareness
The Danish word ‘Hygge’ is used to describe a feeling or moment that is cosy, charming or special.
LGBTQ+ Resources to support autistic young people
The government and the Children’s Commissioner have started to look more closely at those pupils who are persistently absent.
This year's event will share how UK Independent Schools’ can successfully support SEND pupils as we start to look beyond the pandemic.
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