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Another huge increase in requests shows the system creaking under demand, amid suggestions government is considering overhauling how EHCPs are issued

Developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia) affects as many children as ADHD but is widely misunderstood. So, what do teachers need to know about this condition?

Schools setting up internal alternative provision are navigating ‘uncharted territory’ because they lack guidance on what works, charity warns

Too many care-experienced children are missing out on the advice and support they desperately need, yet Scotland has an opportunity to lead the way, says Kenny Graham

In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Stephanie Smith, head of an autism special school

The DfE suggestion that EHCPs may not be the ‘right vehicle’ for SEND support fails to acknowledge the scale of the challenges that children with speech and language needs experience, writes Jane Harris

Announcing a ‘phased transition process’ to reform the SEND system, the government will extend the mechanism that allows councils to keep their high-needs spending deficits off their books

Education ministers questioned on SEND reforms, teacher recruitment and screen time in schools today

Number of receipts of appeals is up 36 per cent on same period last year amid pressure on government to solve the SEND crisis

In the push to make pupils more ‘resilient’ there can be unintended consequences, particularly for neurodivergent children, writes Charlotte MacDougall

The number of education, health and care plans has more than doubled since 2016. Here are five key points from today’s DfE data

A parliamentary inquiry into solving the SEND crisis heard evidence today from school leaders and research experts. Here is everything you need to know