SEND

One special school explains how it is supporting pupils and emergency services staff to improve their communications with one another – and wants to take its approach nationwide

School leadership needs to become more ‘equity-centred’ to reflect the changing SEND landscape, says Margaret Mulholland

New analysis compares the number of Reception pupils with SEND at Church of England and Catholic diocese primary schools with non-faith schools

Rising numbers of pupils with SEND are missing out on ‘crucial’ learning and the transition stage by entering school in Year 1 rather than Reception

Support staff are integral to the smooth running of schools – paying them properly is about fairness and decency, but also making sure children thrive

More support for SEND and mental health would reduce the ‘incredible pressure’ on schools, MPs tell ministers

Reducing resources to support children with complex additional needs is a concern for many teachers, support staff and parents, finds new Scottish government research

Schools are going into deficit ‘to provide the right help for children’ as funding lags behind demand, heads’ union leader warns

Children’s minister David Johnston responds to concern over plans to reduce new EHCPs by 20 per cent

Commons Education Committee chair Robin Walker asks DfE how a contract targeting the reduction of new EHCPs squares with ministerial evidence given to MPs

Ofsted inspectors found that only a small number of schools have a clearly defined and broad physical education curriculum

Think tank calls for public commitment not to ‘artificially’ lower or limit the number of education, health and care plans issued