Listening to the childminder
Early years professionals are often the first to spot signs of a SEND
Pupils with SEND more likely to be bullied at school
Government study of 12- and 13- year olds also found lower levels of belonging among children with special needs
SEND children have fewer friendship difficulties in special schools, report finds
Researchers from Oxford University examined play, bullying and peer interactions in three types of specialist settings
Heads put SEND reform at centre of plans for new academic year
In a survey, school leaders said improving SEND and inclusion were top of their list of priorities
New six-point plan proposed to bridge SEND ‘practice gap’ in teacher training
The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) says training in SEND needs redesign, not more hours
Free programme launched to help primary teachers deliver more inclusive PE
The Equal Play in PE scheme aims to give teachers practical advice and support when planning lessons
Government’s National Conversation on SEND reforms was ‘performative’ – report
Academics from Sheffield Hallam University have questioned the purpose and timing of the exercise
When praise feels like pressure
Not all SEND pupils want to hear a public celebration of their achievements
Teachers call on government to rethink SEND proposals
TUC Congress passed motion to demand retention of pupils' legal rights and more funding
New centre to meet growing demand for SEND support in the south-east of England
Leading SEND school trust expands services to support pupils with a range of learning difficulties
Anxiety and mental health issues recognised as causes of poor attendance
Teachers said emotional wellbeing was one of the biggest challenges they faced in getting pupils into lessons
Almost 56,000 SEND children to miss school in the coming weeks
Mental health problems cited as main reason for non-attendance
SEND pupils among those most at risk from exclusion
Analysis from University of Manchester shows complex reasons for school suspensions
Internal exclusions treble in three years, with SEND pupils over-represented
Concern over reasons why schools are increasingly placing pupils in isolation
Not everyone finds their ‘tribe’ at university
Leaving home can be sad and unsettling for SEND young people, but parents can help - even from a distance
‘Academic performance is never more important than a child’s wellbeing’
As thousands of teenagers reflect on their GCSE and A-levels results, one parent has launched a campaign against high stakes exams
Rethinking examinations to give every child a future
A new framework being developed in Australia aims to demonstrate every child's achievements
More and better job opportunities for SEND school-leavers needed
College leaders are calling for supported internships in areas such as hospitality and healthcare
When ability to read isn’t the problem
Reading out loud can help some learners to process information and make it stick
SEND inequalities in school begin early, report says
Government-backed study found children are already falling behind by Year 1
‘What can I get you?’
Pupils at Pioneer House High are gaining valuable work experience in the school’s own café
Keeping your cool – when the pupils can’t
Hot weather can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent children and young people
Ministers face ‘uphill battle’ to narrow achievement gap for SEND pupils
New report shows stark differences in attainment across disadvantaged groups
Shaping behaviour policies to meet pupils’ needs and wellbeing
Better discipline comes from a deep understanding of children's complex challenges, according to these Big Education schools