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Government SEND adviser Dame Christine Lenehan says a decision on the future of education, health and care plans is still to be made

Leaders call for scrutiny of admissions, pupil movement and the impact of sanctions on students with special educational needs and disabilities

DfE report says bailout deals saved some councils from bankruptcy, but that system leaders warn reform and investment is needed

There will be a reduced number of inspections in the first two months as the watchdog seeks to address sector concerns

Ofsted chief inspector defends area SEND inspections, which he says have helped to push the government towards reforms

Watchdog will host a series of webinars on new-style inspections after announcing that schools will only get half a term’s notice on its finalised plans