Thursday
Ofsted: Alternative provision in ‘desperate need of reform’
AP is being used as a stopgap for shortcomings and a lack of places in the SEND system, major report warns
MPs call for ‘realistic’ plan for SEND funding shortfall
Government should review the EHCP system and consider reforms to make the SEND support system sustainable, says MPs’ report
Tuesday
Call for mandatory autism training for teachers
Conservative MP introduces parliamentary bill, saying training for teachers would help the early diagnosis of autism
Adaptive teaching: why it goes wrong, and how to fix it
Adaptive teaching has the potential to widen access to the curriculum, but some common barriers are holding schools back in their practice, says Margaret Mulholland
Friday
Ofsted could assess inclusion performance
Inspectorate’s new director of education Lee Owston questions whether it is right that ‘some schools are more inclusive than others’
‘Crisis’ as alternative provision demand surges
ÌÇÐÄVlog investigation reveals huge surge in demand for pupil referral unit places amid concern over ‘extreme’ behaviour and lack of specialist support
