SEND

When it comes to inclusive education, reform is on its way – and policymakers would do well to learn from countries like Italy, Portugal and Finland, says Margaret Mulholland

Literacy difficulties in children are a common occurrence. But when does poor reading become dyslexia – and does dyslexia even exist? John Morgan finds out more

Age-related assessment bands simply don’t work for children with SEND, says Julian Grenier: instead, we need to use a structured process of formative assessment

As research shows that neurodivergent students are more likely to experience regular pain, expert Jane Green explains what additional support needs to be put in place

Thomas the Tank Engine may not be the most obvious curriculum hook, but at The Cavendish School, they harness the much-loved TV show to teach children about self-identity

Within our existing diagnostic system, neurodivergent young people aren’t always getting the support they need in school, says researcher Sue Fletcher-Watson, but the neurodiversity paradigm could be about to change that

A recent report into the number of children missing from education should make us reassess how we keep track of those with special educational needs, says Rob Webster

The emergence of a one-size-fits-all approach to teacher training leaves children with SEND out in the cold, writes Margaret Mulholland

Oracy is a great tool for helping all students to take an active role in teaching and learning, writes Megan McKenzie, as she shares the specific techniques she uses in her classroom to promote inclusivity

Parents of children with SEND can face huge challenges, one psychologist explains – but this is what schools can do to help

Developmental language disorder (DLD) is likely to affect children in every school. But, as Adi Bloom found in 2018, few teachers had even heard of this common special educational need

The number of autism diagnoses among school pupils has risen steeply in recent years – and this makes it increasingly important that there is a consistently high level of support delivered across mainstream schools, experts tell Claudia Civinini