Autistic pupils to explain absence from school
Campaign launched as figures show mental health issues and unsuitable places are causes of absence
Ten minutes with…Kasia Sillars
Kasia Sillars has brought new perspectives from her education and training in Poland, to her lead role at Percy Hedley School
Lack of SEND support driving rise in home ed
New government figures show a rise in children not attending school
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
Lack of clarity remains on use of reasonable force
New guidance on restrictive interventions and the use of reasonable force in schools comes into effect in April
Finding out more about…anxiety disorders
Persistent worry, fear or panic disrupts many children’s lives causing a range of symptoms
Growing homelessness leading to poor mental health among pupils
Teachers reveal “physical and emotional toll” on young people and families, in new Shelter report
SEND pupils “repeatedly punished” for behaviour linked to needs
Damning report highlights abuse and shaming of pupils at one of the country's most academically successful state schools
Teens are turning to chatbots for mental health support
AI offers instant anonymous support that is safer than speaking to a professional, report found
Alternative providers ‘shouldering the burden’ of social problems
Children's Commissioner's report blames fragmented and missing support systems
“Uncompromising” inquiry launched into rising NEET numbers
Alan Milburn will head investigation, focusing on mental health and disabilities
Children with SEND twice as likely to be put in isolation
Report warns of lost learning time and damage to wellbeing from controversial school sanction
Finding out more about…self-harming
As many as one in five children and young people in the UK self-harm
Organising a residential this year? Don’t forget to make provision for your SEND pupils
Careful planning and consideration are needed to address potential challenges related to accessibility, anxiety, and specific need
Sexism and misogyny drive disabled and neurodivergent girls’ fears for safety
Report from Girlguiding shows girls change everyday behaviour to avoid sexual harassment
“Too little action taken” in response to safeguarding concerns
Children’s commissioner calls for changes to referrals to local authorities
“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
Supporting transitions within the school day
Many SEND children struggle with change during the day - but we can help to lessen the disruption
Pupils with SEND among the most vulnerable to bullying in school, government figures show
Annual survey shows worrying trends in discipline and behaviour
“Schools have been left to pick up the pieces” of a broken system
More explicit funding for SEND is needed if schools are to meet the needs of pupils, headteachers warn