SEND

Trust leaders concerned over plans that could force schools to spend more on SEND support before applying for ‘top-up’ funds

The government’s £1.8bn plan to give mainstream schools expert support for inclusion is a key part of its SEND reforms. But leaders warn there are major obstacles in making the scheme a success

Accessibility plans are often overlooked or poorly implemented, putting schools in breach of a legal duty to students, argues Hannah O’Brien

We need to see key stage 3 as a key intervention point that is reactive to the critical period of early adolescence, argues Becks Boomer-Clark

The early years disadvantage gap is at its widest since 2014, research shows, raising questions about whose progress getting 75 per cent of children to a good level of development will rely on

A recent DfE roundtable discussion brought together representatives from five countries to share their experiences of SEND reform. Ellie Harris and Loic Menzies explain some of the key takeaways

Debates around SEND often focus on funding, staffing and access to provision – but what about the role schools can play in helping students understand what happens in specialist settings?

DfE consulting on plans to give schools more upfront funding for SEND provision, but also raise the £6,000 per pupil threshold for applying for top-up cash

The NAHT has published medical support guidance to help school leaders identify unsafe practices and challenge unreasonable expectations

Updated safeguarding guidance has now been published, with schools expected to be fully compliant by 1 September

SEND is an area where rising demand for services is leading to tribunal appeals opening at a faster rate than cases are being resolved, report says

The government is approaching the mid-point of its term in office, so is it making progress on recruitment, behaviour, attendance and its manifesto pledges?