New taskforce to reform England’s “failing” SEND system
Panel will include a former education secretary and ex-children's commissioner
School absence and mental ill health in children is a “two-way street” – report
Researchers call for further studies into what causes poor attendance and the links to mental wellbeing
Anxiety, and the dread of returning to school after a holiday
Children report "never-ending" anxiety when going back to lessons following a break
“Here, we never give up on a child” despite their complex challenges
At TCES young people remain in education, often in spite of the odds
Raising the school leaving age to 18 has caused challenges for SEND students
Cuts to council budgets means many young people are losing their free transport to colleges and placements, says John Howson
Creating an “irresistible invitation to learn”
The International Baccaulaureate prepares autistic children with skills for life at The Cavendish School
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
Finding out more about…auditory processing disorder
Although not in itself a learning disability, auditor procesing disorder can affect how children hear and process information
Finding out more about…albinism
Albinism is a genetic condition that results in a reduced amount of melanin, the pigment that colours skin, hair, and eyes
Finding out more about…dwarfism
Dwarfism is caused by any one of 400 medical conditions that can lead to short stature
Finding out more about…selective mutism
Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder in which children are unable to speak in specific social situations, despite being verbal in others
Ministers must spell out what SEND services should look like
Why are government plans to open special units in primary schools making one former head so uneasy?
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
Tackling the ‘poo taboo’
Children with additional needs are more likely to experience constipation, so schools need to be understanding and patient
From “deficit model” to a “commitment to social justice”
Geoff Barton, chair of the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce, outlines its aims and objectives
New Ofsted framework will inspect SEND provision
Sencos could come under increased scrutiny by inspectors under revised arrangements
MPs to scrutinise SEND and inclusion as part of inquiry into early years
The Commons education select committee is calling for evidence from practitioners and experts
New units to open in Somerset schools, as county reforms its SEND provision to cut costs
Six new facilities will be rolled out this term, with 15 more in the next two years
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