SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Monday
30th Sep 2024
Give LAs more time to address SEND deficits, union says
The NASUWT teaching union calls on the chancellor to relieve some of the pressure on local authorities created by high-needs block deficits
Tories should hang heads in shame over SEND, shadow minister says
Conservative shadow minister accuses his party of not doing enough for children with special educational needs and disabilities when in government
Friday
13th Sep 2024
‘Irresponsible’ to delay SEND inspections in failing areas
As follow-up inspections are put on hold, a ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis sets out the range of problems in areas found to have widespread failings
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Reforms risk blaming schools for wider SEND crisis, Ofsted warned
Can the inspectorate’s new inclusion focus close a SEND ‘accountability gap’ – or could it shift criticism further onto schools? ÌÇÐÄVlog investigates
Helen Hayes: There is an ‘absence of trust in SEND system’
The new Commons Education Select Committee chair spoke to ÌÇÐÄVlog about what the committee’s priorities could be