Racial inclusion overlooked in schools, says Baroness Anne Longfield
Black boys are disproportionately targeted for bad behaviour
Finding out more about…epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition of the brain that causes repeated seizures
Inclusion push supported by new government guidance
National Children's Bureau to be lead partner
SEND spending to exceed entire government departments within four years
Institute for Fiscal Studies calls for urgent reform to 'unsustainable' SEND system
Gaps in SEND knowledge among new teachers
An Ofsted report said the problem was worse in secondary schools
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
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
More rest breaks, less additional time in exams
Ofqual said rest breaks might be more appropriate for many SEND candidates
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
Not enough help for pupils from mental health support services – teachers
Seven in ten school staff say they are struggling to cope with children’s needs
Tapping into pupils’ interests is reaping rewards at Ninestiles
A review of the school curriculum and a more personalised approach has led to improved outcomes and better attendance
Finding out more about…Tourette syndrome
A child will be diagnosed with Tourette if they have displayed motor and vocal tics for more than 12 months
Charity calls for high quality speech and language provision
An estimated two million children in the UK have some sort of communication challenge
“Let children learn online if the mainstream is failing them”
Campaign group, Voice for Learners, grew out of an online school community - and wants all children to have the same opportunities
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
MPs’ wide-ranging recommendations for the future of SEND
Education select committee publishes detailed changes to improve provision and urged Ministers to save EHCPs
SEND should be “intrinsic part” of mainstream education – MPs
New report calls for inclusivity in all settings
The transformational impact of nature
Forest schools allow children with SEND to really breathe and be themselves