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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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Call for your views: Study into Local Authority SEND provision

A new study organised by the University of Cambridge and University College London aims to study the impact of Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) provision on the health outcomes of children and young people.

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New testing guidance from Department for Education

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.

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A joyful Makaton advent countdown

Makaton have produced a countdown to Christmas advent calendar with a new Christmas Makaton treat for every day.

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Ofsted publish inspection data and post-inspection survey responses

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.

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Jersey inclusive education review published 

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.

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Ofsted Annual Report Published

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.

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nasen leads global inclusion agenda at Expo Dubai 2020 – join the debate!

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.

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UK's largest youth led photography exhibition opens for entries to support youth mental health

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.

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Will Quince announces nasen and Microlink training partnership

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.

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International Day of People with Disabilities 3rd December 2021

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.

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Young people encouraging others to talk about mental health this Advent

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.

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Updated Coronavirus Guidance for Schools

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.

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New webinars aimed at building confidence and competence for school workforce in supporting Visual Impairments

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.

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New EEF guidance on Literacy in Key Stage 2

The Education Edowment Foundation (EEF) have published their updated guidance on ‘Improving Literacy in Key Stage 2’.

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Wellbeing of school staff continues to be impacted by the Pandemic

Education Support, the charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff, have published their annual Teacher Wellbeing Index.

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Dramatic rise in Elective Home Education (EHE)

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.

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Parent Voice Report shows positive outlook for parents

Parentkind have issued their 7th annual report providing parents’ views on their child’s mental health, schooling and education.

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nasen Award winners write insightful articles

Two of the winners from the nasen Awards 2021 have written articles of their experiences within the sector.

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Government release funding for tackling bullying and improving staff wellbeing 

During anti-bullying week the government announced additional funding for organisations to support schools to combat bullying, promote diversity, and improve wellbeing for staff.

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Mencap launches ‘Talk to Me’ campaign to address disability misconceptions

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.