SEND

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

Thursday

9th Jun 2022

Why we need to talk about structural exclusion
Too often, pupils with EHCPs are removed from the classroom, away from their teacher and peers – this is actively damaging to their progress, argues Margaret Mulholland
Why we need to talk about structural exclusion

Monday

9th May 2022

What international evidence can teach us about inclusion
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
What international evidence can teach us about inclusion

Friday

6th May 2022

Is it time to get rid of the term ‘dyslexia’?
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
Dyslexia

Friday

8th Apr 2022

SEND assessment in EYFS needs to change: here’s the alternative
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
EYFS, SEND

Thursday

7th Apr 2022

Autism: 5 adjustments needed in your classroom
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
Neurodiversity, hypermobile

Thursday

31st Mar 2022

How trains can teach children with autism about relationships
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
Thomas, tank, engine, autism

Thursday

24th Mar 2022

Is the diagnosis system undermining SEND support?
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
Is the diagnosis system undermining SEND support?

Thursday

10th Mar 2022

Why we must find the ‘missing’ children with SEND
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
Why we must find the 'missing' children with SEND

Monday

28th Feb 2022

Why teacher training needs to embrace the complexities of SEND
The emergence of a one-size-fits-all approach to teacher training leaves children with SEND out in the cold, writes Margaret Mulholland
Why school CPD isn't inclusive - and what needs to change

Wednesday

23rd Feb 2022

Can a focus on oracy make your teaching more inclusive?
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
Can a focus on oracy make your teaching more inclusive?

Monday

31st Jan 2022

How can schools support families of SEND pupils?
Parents of children with SEND can face huge challenges, one psychologist explains – but this is what schools can do to help
Support, SEND

Friday

24th Dec 2021

The language disorder we need to talk about
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 language disorder we need to talk about