Disadvantaged pupils with SEND shut out of successful schools
Report calls for incentives to force schools to be more inclusive and prevent “social segregation”
Supporting parents with ‘advocacy fatigue’
It's easy to misread trauma as aggression or distrust
Inclusion bases ‘at risk of becoming exclusion rooms’
Special school leader warns of the SEND inclusion policy falling “into the wrong hands”
Children in care face barriers to learning – Ofsted
However, the inspectorate said schools and colleges were doing their best to support young people in their settings
Five-point plan unveiled to reduce conflict between schools and parents
New guidance outlines the process for making, and dealing with, complaints
Unreliable technology hinders SEND pupils’ ability to learn
Teachers reported seeing children’s confidence decline when EdTech goes wrong
Academy trust to offload two special schools
Lift Schools says they will be better off in a specialised group
Assessment – who is it for?
Taking a step back can lead to powerful reflections on the best strategies
Special schools struggle to hire headteachers
New figures suggest recruitment challenges are often overlooked in the SEND sector
SEND pupils “repeatedly punished” for behaviour linked to needs
Damning report highlights abuse and shaming of pupils at one of the country's most academically successful state schools
It’s up to schools to improve provision for autistic pupils
Schools have a responsibility to take on board the findings of the Lords' inquiry into the Autism Act
Alternative providers ‘shouldering the burden’ of social problems
Children's Commissioner's report blames fragmented and missing support systems
Restoring the balance for dyslexic children
Early intervention can transform a child’s academic trajectory - and how they see themselves in the world
Transforming inclusive practice
Apprenticeships can build and expand expertise among SEND staff, says Jo Pountney
New £7 million SEND Hub initiative for Lincolnshire
The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust and Lincolnshire County Council enter "groundbreaking" collaboration
Leading independent special school to become co-ed
Bruern Abbey School in Oxfordshire is to admit girls for the first time in its 35-year history
Children with SEND twice as likely to be put in isolation
Report warns of lost learning time and damage to wellbeing from controversial school sanction
SEND costs one of the main contributors to financial pressures in schools
More than half of multi-academy trusts are expected to run deficits going forward
Organising a residential this year? Don’t forget to make provision for your SEND pupils
Careful planning and consideration are needed to address potential challenges related to accessibility, anxiety, and specific need
Tapping into pupils’ interests is reaping rewards at Ninestiles
A review of the school curriculum and a more personalised approach has led to improved outcomes and better attendance