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The government’s spending plans could include the creation of national SEND CPD programmes, with contracts expected to be awarded to providers next year

Girls, disadvantaged students and children with SEND report lower levels of school belonging, DfE study finds

Sometimes language used by staff can inadvertently lower expectations, says Jarlath O’Brien, and so it pays for leaders to work with their teams to phase these expressions out

One local authority is pioneering a new form of alternative provision that uses heritage buildings and the arts to re-engage children with education

Pupil absence increased in both school phases in the autumn term last year, official figures show, prompting calls for the government to focus on implementing its SEND reforms

The intensive training and practice grant will only be given to training providers that tailor their content to supporting pupils with SEND and adaptive teaching

The DfE team has been reshuffled, with Lucy Powell now taking the helm as education secretary. But who will she be working with?

When looking at inclusion data, whole-school averages conceal a lot, says Beth Williams. It’s only by digging further that helpful patterns start to emerge, as a recent research report shows

She will replace Bridget Phillipson, who has been in the role since Labour came to power in July 2024

England’s new leader wants to reshape the education system: ÌÇÐÄVlog talks to experts about what this could mean for schools

Trust leaders concerned over plans that could force schools to spend more on SEND support before applying for ‘top-up’ funds

The government’s £1.8bn plan to give mainstream schools expert support for inclusion is a key part of its SEND reforms. But leaders warn there are major obstacles in making the scheme a success