The transformational impact of nature
Forest schools allow children with SEND to really breathe and be themselves
Making theatre accessible to all
Inclusive practices at Theatre Hullabaloo, in Darlington, are supporting young children’s development
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
Creating an “irresistible invitation to learn”
The International Baccaulaureate prepares autistic children with skills for life at The Cavendish School
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
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
Solving sleep problems in children with SEND
Difficulties with sleep, or falling asleep, can affect up to 80% of children with special needs
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?
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
Supporting transitions within the school day
Many SEND children struggle with change during the day - but we can help to lessen the disruption
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
Developing communication skills through board games
A family games night can open up the world of words and language, says Michelle Leah
Finding our way through developmental language disorder
A parent describes the “relief and grief” of hearing her child’s diagnosis
Tackling the ‘poo taboo’
Children with additional needs are more likely to experience constipation, so schools need to be understanding and patient