SEND

A DfE report suggests that half of children in specialist provision could attend mainstream – but head Nigel Matthias says this overlooks what’s best for many pupils

Supply spend is rising across the schools system, with leaders citing the growing support needs of pupils, teacher shortages and higher supply prices as cost drivers

A huge increase in children waiting for autism assessments since the pandemic proves current frameworks don’t work and better multi-disciplinary partnerships with schools are needed, says Anne Longfield

Improvements to our SEND system are desperately needed, but teachers already possess a wealth of powerful strategies that can make a difference, says Alex Quigley

Evaluation for DfE suggests majority of reviewed pupils with SEND in Delivering Better Value areas could have their needs met within mainstream schools

Every secondary school and special school in England will have its site measured up for capacity over the next two years. Here’s everything you need to know

DfE names providers that will be delivering the new Sendco national professional qualification from autumn this year

This week’s essential education news includes the NEU’s plan to win support for teacher strike action and a major change to training and early career frameworks

AP is being used as a stopgap for shortcomings and a lack of places in the SEND system, major report warns

Government should review the EHCP system and consider reforms to make the SEND support system sustainable, says MPs’ report

Conservative MP introduces parliamentary bill, saying training for teachers would help the early diagnosis of autism

Adaptive teaching has the potential to widen access to the curriculum, but some common barriers are holding schools back in their practice, says Margaret Mulholland