Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
Guidance issued from the DfE has advised that all close contacts of all Covid cases should take daily lateral flow tests for a week following contact in order to allow more students to remain in the classroom.
Makaton have produced a countdown to Christmas advent calendar with a new Christmas Makaton treat for every day.
The latest data for inspection outcomes has been published and it paints a positive picture overall. The inspection data shows that 83% of schools were judged ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ to the end of November 2021.
nasen has carried out an Independent Review of Inclusive Education and Early Years for the Government of Jersey as part of their commitment to ‘putting children first’ and making Jersey’s education system more inclusive.
Ofsted have published their Annual Report and for the second year running it describes another disruptive year in the world of education. Ofsted praised the efforts and commitment of parents, teachers, social workers and carers.
nasen International is leading a Virtual “In the Future… How Will We Learn?” Summit at the Expo Dubai 2020 on Friday 10th December 2021 (11.30-12.30 UK-GMT: 15.30-16.30 UAE-GST) to galvanise worldwide change for children and young people with SEND.
Whether at home or at school, as individuals or as part of a group the #MyPhotoMyFeeling movement shows young people how to pick up a digital device and take an image that represents their inner emotions.
Will Quince, Children’s Minister, has spoken to the National Network of Parent Carer Forums and has extended his thanks for the work done during the pandemic.
The theme for IDPWD 2021 is ‘Fighting for rights in the post-Covid era’ and has been planned to celebrate the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities in the context of a global pandemic.
The charity Spark UK was set up in the pandemic by four young people who wanted to dispel the stigma around mental health and provide resources for schools to deliver lessons and ‘spark’ conversations around mental health.
In light of the emergence of the Omicron variant the government have updated it’s guidance for all schools and specialist schools. The changes came into effect on 29th November 2021 and will be reviewed in three weeks’ time.
The National Sensory Impairment Partnership (NatSIP) and its partner VI organisations delivered a series of webinars as part of their new programme: Building VI Confidence and Competence in the Schools Workforce.
The Education Edowment Foundation (EEF) have published their updated guidance on ‘Improving Literacy in Key Stage 2’.
Education Support, the charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff, have published their annual Teacher Wellbeing Index.
In a survey carried out by the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), local authorities have reported a ‘rapid surge’ in the number of parents choosing to electively home educate their children.
Parentkind have issued their 7th annual report providing parents’ views on their child’s mental health, schooling and education.
Two of the winners from the nasen Awards 2021 have written articles of their experiences within the sector.
During anti-bullying week the government announced additional funding for organisations to support schools to combat bullying, promote diversity, and improve wellbeing for staff.
To celebrate Mencap’s 75th anniversary they have launched the ‘Talk to Me’ campaign to highlight the need for greater progression, understanding and inclusion of people with a learning disability.
Disability History Month is now in it’s 12th year and runs from 18th November 2021.
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