Ear defenders in class “insane”, says Reform UK deputy leader
In a controversial speech, Richard Tice said children “without a label feel left out”
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
Finding out more about…self-harming
As many as one in five children and young people in the UK self-harm
Finding out more about…Down syndrome
About 40,000 people living in the UK have Down, affecting about one in 800 babies
Finding out more about…left-handedness
It is estimated that about 10% of the population are left-handed which equates to around three pupils in every classroom
“Let children learn online if the mainstream is failing them”
Campaign group, Voice for Learners, grew out of an online school community - and wants all children to have the same opportunities
Sexism and misogyny drive disabled and neurodivergent girls’ fears for safety
Report from Girlguiding shows girls change everyday behaviour to avoid sexual harassment
The transformational impact of nature
Forest schools allow children with SEND to really breathe and be themselves
Ten minutes with…Dr Carmel Kent
Dr Carmel Kent is director of The Harbour, a self-directed learning centre, in Oxford
Finding out more about…rejection sensitive dysphoria
Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a severe emotional response, or pain, caused by perceived failures or feelings of rejection
Solving sleep problems in children with SEND
Difficulties with sleep, or falling asleep, can affect up to 80% of children with special needs
Supporting transitions within the school day
Many SEND children struggle with change during the day - but we can help to lessen the disruption
“I listen in a way that doesn’t always conform to conventional norms”
After a late diagnosis headteacher, Chris Benson, describes how he has come to terms with his ADHD and now advocates for others
MP calls for early screening for neurodivergence in primary schools
Adam Dance said the move came from personal experience of growing up with dyslexia and ADHD
AI is helping SEND learners in remarkable ways
Artificial intelligence isn't science fiction any more - it is helping SEND pupils to become more efficient learners