SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Tuesday
18th Nov 2025
World Schools Summit: 7 insights and observations
ÌÇÐÄVlog reflects on two days of talks, debates and discussions at the education event in the United Arab Emirates
No ‘positive outcomes’ in SEND inspections this summer
Just one out of 18 SEND area inspections carried out by Ofsted and the CQC so far this year has resulted in the top inspection rating, data shows
Thursday
13th Nov 2025
5 principles to support more inclusive teaching
Inclusion in Practice is a sector-led project to provide examples of what successful inclusion looks like. Research lead Elin de Zoete outlines five key learnings for schools
Some primaries have ‘six times’ more pupils with SEND
Uneven spread of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities puts ‘significant pressure’ on inclusive schools, warns report
SEND register decisions are a ‘mystery’, warn experts
Lack of guidance on using the SEND register leaves schools under- and over-recording pupils as needing support for special educational needs and disabilities, say leaders
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Friday
31st Oct 2025
Are literacy challenges putting students off history?
The history curriculum is not equally accessible to all students, says Evelyn Waite – and that matters now more than ever
SEND: Home-to-school transport overspend hits £415m
NAO calls on government to tackle ‘unsustainable’ costs as almost half of local authorities report annual overspends of 20 per cent or more on getting pupils to school