Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
September 2026 EdTech and the Inclusive Classroom, a free online event that will explore how technology can support, and sometimes hinder, inclusion in secondary schools.
September 2026 A new national alliance focused on improving pupils' experience of Key Stage 3 has launched a call for evidence to identify what works, and what does not, in supporting children as they move from primary to secondary education.
September 2026 A new toolkit from the Chartered College of Teaching is encouraging school leaders to rethink their curriculum through the lens of belonging and wellbeing.
September 2026 To mark the National Year of Reading, the National Literacy Trust and the British Council are teaming up to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for ‘The most people reading together online over 12 hours’ on 8 October.
September 2026 A growing gap between teacher training and the realities of supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream classrooms risks leaving new teachers underprepared, according to a report from NASBTT.
September 2026 A new report argues that England’s attendance challenge is no longer simply about pupils missing school, but about a deeper loss of connection between young people, families and education itself.
September 2026 A new transparency project by Schools Week has produced an interactive map of the draft local SEND reform plans for dozens of council areas across England.
September 2026 School leaders are being urged to put parental engagement at the heart of school improvement, following National Parent Survey 2026.
September 2026 ImpactEd with Etio are undertaking an Anti-Bullying and Behaviour research project, commissioned by the DfE, and are looking for more schools to take part. Each school will be paid £200 for their involvement.
September 2026 ‘Professional Learning in Special and Inclusive Education: A Vital Cog? Friday 27 November (09.00 – 14.00) On-line and Free to all
September 2026 nasen is proud to be part of the DfE-funded Early Years SEND Partnership Project led by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC).
September 2026 The fourth edition of 'Language of Examinations’ launches this month. This influential resource on accessible assessment, will be unveiled during a collaborative free webinar hosted by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
September 2026 Youth Voice Matters is an annual conference designed and delivered by and for disabled children and young people and children and young people with special educational needs.
September 2026 Ofsted has launched a major research project to identify the most effective approaches for preventing young people from becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET).
September 2026 A new research report from Natspec is calling for a rethink of how inclusion is understood in education, arguing that it should be defined by the quality of a young person's experience rather than the type of setting they attend.
September 2026 Makaton International Awareness Day theme, Together, has been used to co-create a song that celebrates communication, creativity and connection, bringing the Makaton community together through music, signs and shared experiences.
September 2026 Many education professionals may have limited experience supporting children and young people with vision impairment. To help build confidence and understanding, Thomas Pocklington Trust is offering a free online training course.
September 2026 Supporting students in special and alternative provision schools to develop safe, healthy eating behaviours can be a challenge for educators.
September 2026 A new independent report, The Cost of Waiting: How Delays in SEND Provision Increase Risk for Vulnerable Children, examines what happens when children with SEND are unable to access suitable education for prolonged periods.
September 2026 School Leaders Invited to Explore the Future of SEND at the UK's Leading Education Event
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