News & Opinion

All the latest news from across the SEND sector alongside expert comment and stories from the ground.

Relationships and sex education: Ensuring inclusion for pupils with SENDComment07 Feb 2019Relationships and sex education: Ensuring inclusion for pupils with SENDAs part of statutory relationships and sex education, schools will need to ensure that the needs of children with SEND…→News & Opinion
Autistic and starting uni! News30 Jan 2019Autistic and starting uni! Hannah Louise, a member of the FLARE disabled children and young people's group, gives her top tips for young people w…→News & Opinion
Transition in the NHS Long Term PlanComment11 Jan 2019Transition in the NHS Long Term PlanOur lead for transition, Catherine Goodall describes here her initial thoughts on the NHS Long Term Plan. The trans…→Transition Information Network
What does the NHS Long Term Plan mean for children and young people with SEND?Comment09 Jan 2019What does the NHS Long Term Plan mean for children and young people with SEND?Designated keyworkers for children with learning disabilities and autism, greater access to mental health services, an…→News & Opinion
Government implements Dame Christine's recommendations on keyworkers News08 Jan 2019Government implements Dame Christine's recommendations on keyworkers Recommendations made by CDC’s Director, Dame Christine Lenehan, on the care of children with learning disabilities a…→News & Opinion
Ofsted annual report deems improvements slow and inconsistent - especially around SEND supportNews19 Dec 2018Ofsted annual report deems improvements slow and inconsistent - especially around SEND supportOfsted have published their annual report on the findings from their inspections, visits and research over the past ye…→News & Opinion
"We all try so hard to be understood, that sometimes we forget to be understanding."Stories from the Ground19 Dec 2018"We all try so hard to be understood, that sometimes we forget to be understanding."Carys, a member of the FLARE disabled children and young people's group, blogs about running a disability awareness ra…→News & Opinion
Anne Pinney calls for better data on the changing needs of disabled children and their familiesComment18 Dec 2018Anne Pinney calls for better data on the changing needs of disabled children and their familiesEver found yourself asking the same question time and again, without getting a decent answer? I’ve been lucky to…→News & Opinion
The Right Support for Every Child – Announcement from the Education SecretaryNews17 Dec 2018The Right Support for Every Child – Announcement from the Education SecretaryThe Education Secretary, Damian Hinds has announced new measures to support children with complex needs and disabiliti…→News & Opinion

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