SEND

The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector

Thursday

21st Dec 2023

British Sign Language GCSE set to launch in 2025
The Department of Education has announced the new BSL qualification after the consultation was delayed twice
BSL GCSE DfE

Wednesday

20th Dec 2023

Northern Ireland Sendco workload ‘insurmountable’
Children with special educational needs are being ‘failed’ by inadequate funding and a lack of access to specialist support in Northern Ireland, educators warn
SEN support: Sendcos in Northern Ireland schools face 'insurmountable' workload, educators have warned

Wednesday

13th Dec 2023

Record number of pupils being taught in younger year group
Analysis shared with Tes prompts call for government guidance on teaching pupils with SEND in a different year group to their age
Record number of pupils being taught with younger age group
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Tuesday

12th Dec 2023

Every school needs SEND ‘champions’
Training and empowering key members of staff to advocate for the needs of pupils with SEND can have a big impact, says Ben Mallinson
Race SEND champions

Friday

24th Nov 2023

How we improved behaviour and attendance with on-site AP
Placing students at risk of behaviour and attendance challenges in a bespoke internal alternative provision has had a positive impact on this MAT’s student outcomes
How we improved behaviour and attendance with on-site AP

Thursday

23rd Nov 2023

Weekly round-up: Ofsted reform and the gender pay gap
This week’s essential education news includes an inquiry calling for Ofsted to stop inspecting schools and research showing a growing difference in pay for secondary heads
Weekly round-up: Ofsted reform and the gender pay gap
Ofsted’s annual report: everything you need to know
Amanda Spielman’s final report as the watchdog’s chief inspector contains warnings about the legacy of Covid and the impact of staff shortages on schools
Ofsted's annual report has been published today. Here is everything you need to know.

Wednesday

22nd Nov 2023

SEND: Schools must take ‘fair share’ of pupils, says DfE
All schools need to be welcoming and should recognise the benefits of bringing in more pupils with SEND, says government official
SEND: Schools must take 'fair share' of pupils, says DfE

Tuesday

21st Nov 2023

How to balance SEND and behaviour management
While pupils with SEND need tailored support, this should not mean schools abandon consistency in behaviour management, says Luke Ramsden
SEND behaviour balance

Monday

20th Nov 2023

3 steps to tackle emotionally based school avoidance
The winner of the Nasen Alternative Provision of the Year Award 2023 explains how it is successfully addressing emotionally based school avoidance
A 3 step process for tackling emotionally-based school avoidance

Sunday

19th Nov 2023

Autumn Statement 2023: what schools need to know
What did the 2023 Autumn Statement have in store for schools, and how did the sector respond?
Autumn Statement: what can schools expect?

Thursday

16th Nov 2023

Exam special access requests spark call for support
The number of approved access arrangements for GCSE and A-level exams has increased significantly, new figures show
Exams: Call for schools’ support after special access requests jump