SEN numbers increase for second consecutive year
The number of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) has increased for a second consecutive…
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£1.5 billion annual fund needed to adequately provide for disabled children
A UK coalition of more than 60 charities has published economic research showing a £1.5…
Special needs remains key characteristic of pupils excluded from English schools
Pupils with identified special educational needs (SEN) accounted for around half of all permanent exclusions…
Schools minister tells mainstream schools don’t shirk your SEND responsibilities
Secretary of State for Education Damian Hinds has warned mainstream schools that pupils with special…
New guide for parents of children with learning disabilities launched in Northern Ireland
A new Parents Guide to promote the well-being of children with learning disabilities and develop…
Students pay tribute to Stephen Hawking at memorial service
Three young people with disabilities attending Professor Stephen Hawking’s memorial service at Westminster Abbey today…
£50 million boost to SEND provision
Councils in England and Wales are set to receive a £50million funding boost to create…
UK Government publishes new pre-key stage standards
Extra support for schools with pupils working below the national curriculum to help all children…
UK government boosts support for pupils with additional needs
The UK government has announced several new measures to boost support for children and young…
Ombudsman reminds councils of strict timescales when issuing support plans for children with special needs
Councils should avoid unnecessary delays when creating special educational needs support plans for children, the…