Two new research centres to shape education policy
Neuroscience centre will help to identify children with SEND earlier
Schools White Paper: a missed opportunity to reform ‘one-size fits-all’ system
Hybrid and online schools offer legitimate options for SEND pupils
New “roadmap” to improve children’s mental health
Coalition of organisations sets out plan for transforming services to 2035
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
AI ‘friends’ can help autistic children with social skills, says report
However, more research is needed on the long-term benefits and potential harm of chatbots
Teens are turning to chatbots for mental health support
AI offers instant anonymous support that is safer than speaking to a professional, report found
Schools to get AI-generated attendance targets
Department for Education reveals new attendance strategy
Finding out more about…ataxia
Ataxia is a rare neurological condition affecting about 10,000 people in the UK
Finding out more about…cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy affects about one in every 400 children in the UK
Finding out more about…dyspraxia
Up to 10% of the population has dyspraxia but it is not as well known as other learning difficulties
Finding out more about… Spina bifida
Children with spina bifida have a spine that has not developed as it should in the womb
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
Charity calls for high quality speech and language provision
An estimated two million children in the UK have some sort of communication challenge
Changes to examination access arrangements for 2025-26 are more than just tweaks
Conditions facing candidates sitting exams from summer 2026 will align with real-life situations
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