SEND

When we notice and act on pupils’ needs quickly, it can make a huge difference, says Anne Heavey, but teachers must have the right support to be able to do this well

Pupils with SEND have far higher absence rates than those without. We need systemic change, not simply a focus on attendance, argues this headteacher

Leaders question government decision to drop special and alternative provision free schools amid pressure for specialist places

Leaders question education secretary’s suggestion that creating more specialist places in mainstream schools will address SEND cost pressures outlined in Budget

DfE announces plans to create 50,000 new specialist places but up to 77 free school projects could be replaced, with councils getting funding instead

The latest data shows that 99 per cent of SEND tribunal cases found in parents’ favour, as the government sets out its aims for SEND reforms

Too many students with SEND are leaving the school system because of ‘missed opportunities’ to identify their needs early on, says watchdog’s report

Teacher numbers in Scotland increased by 63 between 2024 and 2025, meaning the government has fallen short of its target to restore numbers to 2023 levels

Former schools minister questions DfE officials on whether home-to-school transport to breakfast clubs will be a legal entitlement

A trust leader explains how the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship could be key to upskilling staff

The government needs to be honest about where it is going to find £6 billion for SEND, argues Laura Trott

Children’s commissioner report also calls for alternative provision sector to be renamed to give public better understanding of its work