SEND

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

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

Tuesday

14th Nov 2023

How do we measure inclusion?
The SEND Green Paper promised inclusion dashboards based on local area data, says Rob Webster, but how can we measure inclusion in individual schools?
How do we measure inclusion?

Monday

13th Nov 2023

Third of pupils with SEND report being frequently bullied
More than one in four pupils receiving free school meals also reported being bullied in recent weeks, a report finds
Nearly one in three SEND pupils reported being bullied in recent weeks, a major new survey has found.
Specific SEND diagnosis more likely in affluent areas
Primary pupils with special educational needs and disabilities living in more affluent areas also have a higher chance of receiving an education, health and care plan, research shows
SEND: Affluent children more likely to get certain diagnosis

Thursday

9th Nov 2023

How to lead an effective SEND review
Conducting a SEND review is a great way for schools to improve their provision, says Margaret Mulholland, but leaders need to play a central role in the process
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