SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Friday
28th Nov 2025
Training alone will not solve SEND crisis, ITT providers warn
Teacher trainers say they do not have enough time to cover the breadth of special educational needs and disabilities in initial teacher training
Assistive tech use grows - but many teachers remain untrained
Schools are also restricting pupils鈥� use of artificial intelligence for homework and live lessons, research finds
5 questions for school leaders on the Budget鈥檚 implications for SEND
The Budget was light on detail on plans for SEND, but presented critical questions for school leaders. Trust leader and SEND expert Warren Carratt provides some answers
Thursday
27th Nov 2025
Budget: Why keep us waiting for SEND and inclusion funding?
This week鈥檚 Budget shows some positive intent 鈥� but delaying SEND funding changes until 2028 fails to address the difficulties inclusive schools are facing right now, says Vic Goddard
Ofsted SEND inspections: key failings revealed
糖心Vlog analysis highlights the main findings in SEND inspection reports for the areas found to have systemic or widespread failings this year
Friday
21st Nov 2025
Nick Gibb: Smartphones are 鈥榓sbestos鈥� for children
Former schools minister also criticises the government for scrapping the EBacc performance measure, which he says will affect uptake of modern languages
Special schools fear being an 鈥榓fterthought鈥� on curriculum
In response to the curriculum review, leaders in the specialist sector urge the DfE to focus more on what is taught in special schools and how best practice can be shared
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