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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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Education, Health and Care Plan Timeline Consultation

The Department for Education has released a consultation on the statutory timescales for local authorities (LA) to return Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

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The Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boaters’ Pledge for Schools

The Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boaters’ in Education group have created a Pledge for schools to show their commitment to improving access, retention and outcomes in education for their communities.

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New webinar with Children and Families Minister

Back in March, prior to the SEND review being published, Special Needs Jungle, contact, the National Network of Parent Carer Forums and the Family Fund held a joint webinar with Will Quince, Minister for Children and Families.

Opportunity to change assessment

The following article is taken from May 2022 issue of nasen Connect. nasen’s bimonthly membership magazine is packed full of informative articles which offer advice, analysis and opinions on the current topics and future trends impacting the sector.

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“Voices of England’s Missing Children” Report published by Children’s Commissioner

This year Learning Disability Week is about celebrating life and showing how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities.

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Learning Disability Week – Living Life! 

This year Learning Disability Week is about celebrating life and showing how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities.

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nasen Awards returns!

Nominations for the sixth annual nasen Awards have now opened, providing another opportunity to showcase the heroes of the SEND and Education sector.

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A National Plan for Music Education

On 25th June, the government announced The Power of Music to Change Lives: A National Plan for Music Education.

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Ofsted and CQC launch formal consultation: a new approach to area SEND inspections

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have launched a consultation around Local Area SEND Reviews.

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A free curriculum resource for ‘Learning About Neurodiversity at School’ is released

Edinburgh University have released a new resource for mainstream primary schools to introduce pupils in Key Stage 2 to the concept of neurodiversity and how it impacts the experience of school.

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New free schools to open in 2025

The first of the new wave of up to 60 special and alternative provision free schools will begin opening from September 2025, creating approximately 4,500 new places.

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School population data highlights education trends

The latest statistics on school and pupil numbers and their characteristics has been released. All headline figures, the number of schools, pupil headcount, average class size and percentage of pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), have increased.

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‘Let’s Play Fair’ campaign launched for accessible playgrounds

Every child has a right to play which is why Scope have launched a campaign in Child Safety Week (6th-12th June) calling on the government to invest in an inclusive playground fund.

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‘The green paper will fundamentally change the legal framework around SEND’ – evidence to Education Select Committee

The Education Select Committee held a one-off session looking at the Green Paper SEND Review with experts from the legal sector, parent networks and local government.

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New mental health ‘check-in’ programme launched

A new initiative to help support children's mental health is being launched, which will see school pupils complete mental health “check-ins”.

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Whole School SEND Consortium Joins Forces with the Education and Training Foundation to Deliver Universal SEND Services

nasen has been successful in its bid to deliver the Universal SEND Services programme that has been funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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Social Care Report Advocates Family Help as new pathway for support

The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care final report has been issued after a year of research into the current system and sharing proposals for a reset on the social care system.

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New Inclusion 2024 inclusive education hub to improve future PE experiences

The new Inclusion 2024 inclusive education hub launches today. Education practitioners across England will have access to all the essential resources for inclusive PE in one space.

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Making Participation Work Practitioners Conference

The Council for Disabled Children is hosting an event for participation, co-production, engagement practitioners and strategic managers from across children and young people’s health, education and social care.

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Early Intervention key for improved outcomes says new report

A new report by Cerebra has identified that inequalities experienced by children with disabilities in health and social aspects can be better prevented through early intervention.