SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Tuesday
22nd Jul 2025
5 top Tes articles on pastoral care
This summer we’re rounding up some of our most popular recent features on different education topics. Here are our top five reads on student mental health and pastoral care
Ministers urged not to dilute rights of children with SEND
Campaign launched amid concerns that government reforms could end education, health and care plans
Friday
18th Jul 2025
SEND: DfE looking at where pupils’ needs should be met in new system
Government SEND adviser Dame Christine Lenehan says a decision on the future of education, health and care plans is still to be made
Is a drive to stop bad practice missing from the inclusion agenda?
Leaders call for scrutiny of admissions, pupil movement and the impact of sanctions on students with special educational needs and disabilities
Thursday
17th Jul 2025
SEND: DfE Safety Valve deals ‘were a sticking plaster’
DfE report says bailout deals saved some councils from bankruptcy, but that system leaders warn reform and investment is needed
DfE flags ‘major’ risk of SEND cost pressures
And five other key points from the Department for Education’s annual report
Ofqual: Rise in exam access arrangements was ‘overstated’
The exams regulator withdraws published data on students receiving access arrangements such as extra time