Using mock exams to help autistic students succeed
Preparing well ahead can remove some of the stress and anxiety ahead of the real thing
Ten minutes with…Trish Turner
We need a curriculum and assessment system that reflects the needs and abilities of all students, says Trish Turner, executive head teacher at Brackenfield SEND School, Derbyshire
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
‘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
‘What can I get you?’
Pupils at Pioneer House High are gaining valuable work experience in the school’s own café
Game on: developing skills through esports
At The Cavendish School, online gaming is preparing SEND pupils for adulthood
‘We’ve turned schools into exam factories’
Andy Burnham has a chance to change that, and focus on the needs of SEND students
New technical pathways must be accessible to SEND pupils, teachers warn
Andy Burnham’s plans for more vocational qualifications cautiously welcomed by profession
‘Being a SEND parent is like having a part in your own Truman Show’
ITV’s whistleblower confirms that SEND parents really are being gaslit by the people who should help us
SATs compound challenges of SEND and disadvantaged pupils
New report found primary heads and teachers overwhelmingly want tests to be scrapped or reformed
Rapping and rosemary can boost revision and exam success
Using the senses can help reduce anxiety and aid memory in SEND students
Home-educated SEND pupils to sit exams free of charge
Innovative scheme led by Exeter University aims to remove barriers to access
Reasonable adjustments are about fairness, not labels
With GCSEs and A-levels starting shortly, it’s worth remembering what access arrangements are for
V levels to provide flexible route for SEND students
New exams will improve options for students with special needs and end the “snobbery” around post-16 qualifications
Assessment – who is it for?
Taking a step back can lead to powerful reflections on the best strategies
Growing homelessness leading to poor mental health among pupils
Teachers reveal “physical and emotional toll” on young people and families, in new Shelter report
Choosing GCSE and A-level subjects, and exam centres, for your home learner
Home-educated and online school pupils (usually) need to make their own arrangements for entering exams
More rest breaks, less additional time in exams
Ofqual said rest breaks might be more appropriate for many SEND candidates
Creating an “irresistible invitation to learn”
The International Baccaulaureate prepares autistic children with skills for life at The Cavendish School
Applying to uni can be daunting for a young person with SEND
In this Q&A, we ask Ellie Rowley from the admissions service UCAS, some of the things you need to know to make the process easier
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