SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Friday
16th May 2025
Government told to 鈥榯rust the profession鈥� on teacher training
Experts have their say on the government鈥檚 approach to initial teacher training, CPD and the Early Career Framework at the Schools and Academies Show
DfE: Previous government sent mixed messages on inclusion
Department claims that under the Conservatives it created special-school places for pupils who could have been educated in mainstream schools
What we can learn from Canada about SEND
Across the Atlantic better integration and stronger collaboration provide a fairer system for all, writes one MP who is part of a Commons committee investigating the SEND support crisis
Thursday
15th May 2025
Scottish government backs call for review of mainstreaming policy
Opposition MSPs welcome the move but emphasise that any review must focus on 鈥榓ctions and solutions鈥�
DfE considering if EHCPs are 鈥榬ight vehicle鈥�
SEND adviser Dame Christine Lenehan says new reforms will change the 鈥榖ureaucratic nightmare鈥� that the system has become
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10,000 teachers to be trained in PE for pupils with SEND
DfE scheme to make PE lessons more inclusive aims to reach more than 240,000 pupils over three years
Friday
9th May 2025
How to help TAs foster independent learning
Teaching assistants need to promote independence, not dependence, writes Alex Quigley 鈥� and consistent use of scaffolding strategies is the key
What GCSE uptake in special schools could tell us about inclusion
GCSE performance is increasing among special school students. Does this suggest more should be taught in mainstream?