Alternative providers ‘shouldering the burden’ of social problems
Children's Commissioner's report blames fragmented and missing support systems
Private schools must charge less to educate state SEND pupils
White paper expected to reduce demand on independent sector
Government launches ‘national conversation’ on SEND
Ministers put parents' experiences at the heart of reforms
Restoring the balance for dyslexic children
Early intervention can transform a child’s academic trajectory - and how they see themselves in the world
Councils’ SEND shake-up will save money and create new places
Local authorities across England are reviewing provision for children with special needs and disabilities
“I threw away all preconceived ideas about education”
Parents are often blamed for their SEND child not fitting in when schools are unable to meet their needs
Top special schools must be centres of excellence for autism – Lords
The government must develop and new deliver a new strategy by July 2026, according to a report from peers
Mental health more important than lessons, say parents
Children are being allowed an average of six 'duvet days' a year, a report found
Ear defenders in class “insane”, says Reform UK deputy leader
In a controversial speech, Richard Tice said children “without a label feel left out”
Teacher trainers: mainstream staff unprepared for rising SEND complexity
Report warns new entrants are not equipped to cope with inclusive classrooms
“Stark inequalities” in spread of SEND pupils in schools
NFER report suggests some secondaries have almost become special schools
Finding out more about…ARFID
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a serious eating condition in children and young people
Transforming inclusive practice
Apprenticeships can build and expand expertise among SEND staff, says Jo Pountney
Spotting the signs of burn-out in your SEND child or pupil
School and social pressures can be magnified when added to existing challenges
New £7 million SEND Hub initiative for Lincolnshire
The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust and Lincolnshire County Council enter "groundbreaking" collaboration
Finding out more about…ataxia
Ataxia is a rare neurological condition affecting about 10,000 people in the UK
Making careers education ‘less about careers’
One mainstream school is using tried and tested approaches to deliver careers advice for children with SEND
Finding out more about…muscular dystrophy (MD)
Around 110,000 people in the UK have MD, which mainly affects boys