SEND

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission only gave a clean bill of health to seven of the 26 areas that received SEND area inspections last year

Why has there been an increase in the number of pupils using ear defenders in schools and is it a positive intervention? Zofia Niemtus investigates

An ‘intolerable’ gap has grown between additional support needs policy and practice in Scotland, say 11 bodies who have joined forces to underline concerns over ASN

More funding should instead be devolved to schools, according to a SEND policy group

Digital lead Jonny Marrows offers six simple hacks to help students – from instant translation to dictating notes

Draft plan seen by Tes reveals mainstream schools expected to take on pupils who are six to seven years behind in their cognitive and learning development

Schools need a ‘long-term approach to reliable pay and progression’ to end recruitment crisis, a headteachers’ think tank has warned

Placements for student teachers in additional support needs bases and special schools are among the changes proposed by the Scottish Parliament’s education committee

The CEO of Leigh Academies Trust explains how the trust has developed two models to boost its special school provision and better support pupils with SEND

‘Deeply worrying’ details are set out in comprehensive analysis of Safety Valve documents shared with Tes

This week’s essential education news includes Ofsted scrapping deep dives in ungraded inspections and fears about the impact of high absence among GCSE students

Minister highlights concern about reports of ‘outstanding’-rated schools not having any pupils with an education, health and care plan