A child who drops out isn鈥檛 a failure, they just need support Education can be rebuilt at any point and the key factor is having adults who meet the child where they鈥檙e at
The white paper is a blueprint for strategically engaging parents Bridget Phillipson鈥檚 emphasis on parental partnerships is an opportunity for schools to properly bring parents on board with their children鈥檚 learning
‘Real concerns’ health service missing in SEND reforms聽 The white paper thrusts schools into the driving seat of government鈥檚 reforms, prompting questions on whether health services will also face further scrutiny
Remembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challenge聽 Collaboration between teachers and schools boosts everyone but we risk backsliding to a culture of competition and compliance
Success of SEND reforms will hinge on whether staff can cope The reforms signal a shift from a system heavily reliant on statutory plans, towards one centred on school-led support
When everyone is SEND trained inclusion is part of your culture Julie Prentice shares five things she and trust colleagues learned from developing a SEND training model over the past four years聽
How we help SEND students gain qualifications and independence Close communication, working on life skills and connecting with the wider community are among the ways Launceston鈥檚 alternative resource base serves pupils
Revealed: DfE’s secret plan to cut special school expansion Documents reveal how councils’ deficit plans will get top ratings for avoiding expanding specialist provision
SEND: MPs’ warning over home-to-school transport costs The public accounts committee identifies ‘glaring’ unanswered questions on transport costs, predicted to reach 拢3bn in 2030