SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Thursday
10th Sep 2026
Schools use robots to help tackle school avoidance
New Schools Network announces two year-long projects aimed at improving parental engagement and attendance
KS2 Sats: Disadvantage gap rises to highest level in 4 years
The disadvantage-related attainment gap has only been higher in three years since 2010-11, while today鈥檚 DfE data also shows that girls continue to outperform boys
How we drove a huge increase in our GLD score in 3 years
A primary school leader outlines how a thorough redesign of its nursery site and more staff training had a huge impact on good level of development outcomes
Wednesday
9th Sep 2026
SEND reforms will make Sendco supervision vital
With Sendcos likely to take on more even responsibilities, making sure they have space to share and reflect will become increasingly important, says this educational psychologist
The deadline for inclusion strategy statements and tips for writing yours
Every school needs to publish an inclusion strategy statement by 31 December 鈥� Jasmine Norden asks experts what should be in it and how to put it together
Quarter of schools cannot afford teacher pay rise, union warns
NASUWT urges the government to increase education spending to at least 6 per cent of GDP, saying that schools will be forced to cut jobs