SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Thursday
20th Nov 2025
SEND: Resource bases 鈥榗an be exclusion in its worst sense鈥�
Mainstream and AP leaders question the government鈥檚 focus on resourced provision and SEN units in its drive to create a more inclusive school system
Government funds research to spot SEND needs earlier by 2028
Science minister Lord Vallance says 拢4 million research programme aims to support faster intervention
Tuesday
18th Nov 2025
World Schools Summit: 7 insights and observations
糖心Vlog reflects on two days of talks, debates and discussions at the education event in the United Arab Emirates
No 鈥榩ositive outcomes鈥� 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 鈥榮ix times鈥� more pupils with SEND
Uneven spread of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities puts 鈥榮ignificant pressure鈥� on inclusive schools, warns report
SEND register decisions are a 鈥榤ystery鈥�, 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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