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Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.

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Maths and English qualifications to be optional for adult apprentices

February 2025

The government has changed the requirement for businesses employing adult apprentices to require GCSE maths and English.

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New support programme for learners with VI for transition from secondary or FE

February 2025

Thomas Pocklington Trust have announced their new transitions programme to support blind and partially sighted students, and is designed to help young people navigate the challenges of their next educational transition with confidence.

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Employment barriers for autistic people

February 2025

The Big Issue has found that a significant barrier in the recruitment processes of major UK companies is the use of personality tests, particularly for entry-level positions, which inadvertently disadvantage autistic individuals.

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Free Workshops for D/deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Young People

February 2025

As part of the CDC REACH programme, the Council for Disabled Children has partnered with Real Organisation to offer free workshops designed to support young people on their journey into the workforce.

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Headteacher ‘proud’ of improving children’s mental health in primary school

February 2025

Headteacher urges other schools to take wellbeing action as part of Children’s Mental Health Week

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Banter or Bullying? A free online CPD course for staff

February 2025

The Anti-Bullying Alliance has created a new course to support school staff to understand the difference between banter and bullying.

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Equality Act 2010 – A Guide for Governors and Trustees

February 2025

CDC have published a guide for school governors, academy trustees and others in the Equality act, to support them in understanding how well their settings are meeting their duties in supporting disabled pupils.

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Ofsted report card consultation

February 2025

Ofsted are seeking views on the replacement of single view judgements following inspections, with a report card.

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nasen LIVE 2025 – Get Your Ticket Today!

February 2025

nasen LIVE is back for 2025, bringing together SEND professionals for an unmissable day of insight, innovation, and collaboration. With just five months to go, secure your place at one of the most anticipated events in the SEND calendar.

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New resources for autistic teenagers

January 2025

While autism diagnosis has soared, the impact of diagnosis and how young people can begin to develop an understanding of their autistic experience has been lacking in support.

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Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education - Training Needs Survey

January 2025
The government has committed to finding out the need of teaching professionals to have training in Generative AI, a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce content.

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New research exploring good practice for deaf autistic children

January 2025
Research being conducted by Dr Emmanouela Terlektsi and Dr Lila Kossyvaki from University of Birmingham, aims to identify and characterise effective practice in supporting the inclusion of deaf autistic children in mainstream settings.

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Pupils with SEN more likely to be home educated

January 2025
The Department for Education has released the newly collected census data from autumn 2024 around those young people in elective home education (EHE).

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Fostering Pupil Motivation and Engagement

January 2025

Ambition Institute have recently published Achieve and Thrive: A Research-Based Guide to Pupil Motivation and Engagement, authored by Steve Farndon, which is based on what academic research reveals about pupil motivation and engagement.

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Solving the SEND Crisis – Call for Evidence

January 2025

The House of Commons Education Select Committee has recently launched an inquiry into Solving the SEND crisis with a call for evidence from all within the sector including learners.

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Good career guidance: The next ten years

December 2024

The world has evolved; so have the Gatsby Benchmarks for good career guidance.

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Rise in Exclusions and Suspensions Highlights Challenges for Learners with SEND

December 2024

Recent analysis by FFT Education Datalab reveals a rise in exclusions and suspensions across all year groups during the 2023/24 academic year, with notable impacts on disadvantaged and learners with SEND.

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Best Practices for Supporting Inclusion of Students with SEND

December 2024

A recent study by What Works in SEND researchers at Warwick Business School, has shed light on strategies to foster the inclusion of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools.

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Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Handbook Updated

December 2024

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile Handbook has been amended to recognise non-speaking communication.
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nasen Responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review

November 2024

The Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review is a once in a lifetime opportunity to influence the evolution of an education system that works for all children and young people, preparing them to thrive at every age and stage.