Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
nasen, a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences, has launched a new report.
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The publication provides data from the January 2020 school censuses on pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
nasen is proud to announce that it has recently secured DfE funding to deliver a series of ten Early Years SENCO themed Twitter chats.
On 29th June, the Secretary of State issued a notice to extend the temporary changes to the law on what provision has to be made currently for children and young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.
The current schools admissions code means that some schools are able to reject pupils with SEND, as places can be refused on the basis of ‘challenging behaviour’, even when such behaviours may be attributable to pupils’ SEND.
In April 2018, the Department for Education began a national trial to extend the powers of the SEND Tribunal to hear appeals, and make non-binding decisions about, health and social care aspects of Education, Health and Care plans.
We are delighted to announce a new book as part of the nasen Spotlight series – The School Handbook for Dual and Multiple Exceptionality.
Emerging Minds, a research network that aims to reduce the prevalence of mental health problems experienced by children and young people, are conducting a variety of research on how families are coping during COVID -19 pandemic...
The temporary changes brought in from 1st May for one month have been extended until 30th June. The Department for Education will keep this under review and there may be a further extension if necessary.
In a press release published today, the Government have revealed that children with special educational needs and disabilities in England will benefit from £37.3 million of direct support in 2020-21, which is expected to help more than 75,000 families
‘Education, health and care plans’ and ‘Special educational needs: analysis and summary of data sources’ publications were released by the government regarding SEND.
The Public Accounts Committee published its first report of Session 2019-21. There were 6 conclusions and recommendations
Aspects of the law on Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans have changed temporarily to give local authorities and other bodies who contribute to the EHC process more flexibility in responding to the demands placed on them by COVID-19.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a range of exams and assessments in vocational and technical qualifications being cancelled as the result of schools, colleges and training providers closing.
COVID-19: Important information and FAQs
Oak National Academy, a new online classroom and resource hub, has launched to support teachers until schools re-open.
The DfE has issued guidance advising local authorities to conduct risk assessments and makes suggestions and recommendations for how that might be done in collaboration with educational settings and parents.
The DfE has released guidance on the financial support being put in place for schools in the period March – July 2020.
On Friday 3rd April, Ofqual set out details about how GCSE, AS and A levels will be awarded this summer and published further guidance for teachers, students, parents and carers.
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