SEND

The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector

Wednesday

27th Aug 2025

School anxiety ‘a big factor’ in ASN pupils’ absence
Children with additional support needs who are not attending school often lack ‘appropriate support and positive relationships with trusted adults’, says report
School anxiety is a major factor in ASN pupils' absence, research shows

Thursday

21st Aug 2025

Children with vision impairment can wait 18 months for basic help
Habilitation services, which are crucial if children with vision impairment are to overcome educational and other barriers, face a ‘growing crisis’ in Scotland
child having eye test

Wednesday

20th Aug 2025

Most requests for specialist places in S1 are rejected
Support for ASN pupils in mainstream schools is becoming ‘unmanageable’ as families are struggling to find specialist provision, warn secondary school leaders
Marker pen with cross

Tuesday

19th Aug 2025

New inclusion taskforce members revealed
Baroness Nicky Morgan and CST chief executive Leora Cruddas among line-up of taskforce chaired by Geoff Barton
Leora Cruddas, Geoff Barton and Baroness Nicky Morgan

Monday

18th Aug 2025

SEND and inclusion: a recommended reading list
Margaret Mulholland shares her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice
Reading books in library

Thursday

7th Aug 2025

My Week As...CEO of Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to chief executive officer Annemarie Whittle
Annemarie Whittle in a circle on background of pen and paper

Tuesday

5th Aug 2025

5 top ÌÇÐÄVlog articles on SEND
This summer we’re rounding up some of our most popular recent features on different education topics. Here are our top five articles on SEND and inclusion
Children in secondary classroom

Thursday

31st Jul 2025

SEND firm profits of £100m spark call for action
Liberal Democrats urge government to cap the ‘exorbitant’ profits of private companies providing SEND education
Money bursting
Geoff Barton to lead inclusion task force
Former heads’ leader tells ÌÇÐÄVlog the group will look at how funding for SEND is used, the role of special schools and the accountability system
Geoff Barton

Monday

28th Jul 2025

5 reads to support your behaviour management
Ahead of the new academic year, Jarlath O’Brien shares his reading list to help both teachers and leaders with behaviour management
Behaviour management in schools: recommended reading

Friday

25th Jul 2025

Pandemic ‘still casts a long shadow’ for millions of children
Publishing a report revealing the scale of vulnerability among children in England, the Centre for Young Lives calls for the government to provide joined-up solutions
The Covid pandemic still casts a long shadow for millions of vulnerable children, says CFYL report

Wednesday

23rd Jul 2025

Don’t remove the legal rights of children with SEND
The SEND system is in need of reform but restricting children’s access to support through EHCPs isn’t the answer, warns IPSEA’s Catriona Moore
SEND reforms: The government must not remove the right to EHCPs, says Catriona Moore