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John Roberts

John Roberts is SEND and inclusion editor at Tes magazine

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DfE won’t end ‘effective’ SEND provision, says minister
Schools minister tells MPs that a decision on changes to education, health and care plans has not yet been made
Specialist Sector
1 July 2025
Catherine McKinnell
SEND tribunal appeals reach highest level
Number of receipts of appeals is up 36 per cent on same period last year amid pressure on government to solve the SEND crisis
General
13 June 2025
The number of applications for EHCPs reached a record high last year new data shows.
EHCPs up 11% as DfE mulls their future
The number of education, health and care plans has more than doubled since 2016. Here are five key points from today’s DfE data
Specialist Sector
12 June 2025
EHCP classroom
Ofsted inspection plan delay sparks Phillipson rebuke
Education secretary tells Sir Martyn Oliver it is ‘disappointing’ that Ofsted has delayed its consultation response on changes to the inspection system – with new inspections due to start next term
General
11 June 2025
Oliver and Phillipson
Cutting EHCPs ‘treats the symptom not cause’ of SEND crisis
A parliamentary inquiry into solving the SEND crisis heard evidence today from school leaders and research experts. Here is everything you need to know
Specialist Sector
10 June 2025
Cutting the number of EHCPs won't solve SEND crisis, an MPs' inquiry has heard
Spending Review 2025: what schools can expect
A funding increase for schools is expected to be announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves this week – but experts question how much of a difference it will make
General
10 June 2025
Spending Review 2025