Earlier this week, we jointly hosted a webinar with SEND legal charity, SOS!SEN on the implications for children’s legal rights to EHCPs and EOTAS of the Government’s SEND proposals. And, …
Families of disabled children know all too well how easily a request for help can turn into scrutiny, suspicion or even a child protection investigation. It’s a pattern we’ve covered …
Transport is one of those issues that quietly shapes almost every part of disabled children and young people’s lives. Whether a child can get to school, join a club, see …
It’s not only parents who are concerned about the SEND proposals for Education Otherwise Than At/In School (EOTAS/EOTIS). Unison, the major union that supports public service sector staff, has already …
By Joanna Gibbs, SENsational Tutors Last week, we analysed part two of the Government’s SEND reform proposals that destroy the principle of Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) in an …
By Tim Hunter, BSc Physiotherapy, MCSP, HCPC, Ergoadaptive Go (*sponsored) Finding and funding the right mobility equipment can be a maze for families, especially when a child needs a specialist …
Today, we officially welcome the brilliant educational resources site, Twinkl as a more regular contributor to SNJ! Today’s article is by Amanda Protheroe, Twinkl Family Inclusion Segment Manager There is …
We’ve talked a lot about Inclusion Bases and the non-statutory guidance that was being developed. Today it has been published, so you will be able to see for yourselves what …
— This survey has now closed, please look out for the report in the autumn— As Sir Kier Starmer’s resignation sinks in, you may be wondering if or how a …
By Emma McDonnell Emma McDonnell’s story is going to be familiar to many readers. “We don’t see that here,” or words to that effect, tell you they think you’re the …
by Justina Asafu-Adjaye, Education Consultant and Parent Advocate As the conversation about SEND reform continues, it’s important to keep in mind the children whose needs remain the least visible or …
With Saba Salman, journalist and author Introduction by SNJ’s Dr Sharon Smith: During my doctoral research, exploring the educational inclusion and exclusion of learners who have Down’s syndrome, I got …
Just because the consultation is over, it does not mean we can just sit back and wait to find out what Government AI will make of whatever your submitted. The …
The government insists its SEND reforms will deliver a more inclusive system, with mainstream schools better equipped to meet the needs of all pupils, including those who are neurodivergent. But …
with Philippa Stobbs OBE Pens down! And breathe. The chaos of the SEND consultation period is over. Unless, of course, the judicial review that’s still pending orders it to be …
By Melissa Hayhurst, SEND parent SNJ Intro: Later today, we’re hosting our webinar with the SEND Minister, Georgia Gould MP (Details here). Our first question will be obvious: her response …
On Saturday 9th May 2026, parent carers, their children and young people with SEND, teachers, campaigners, professionals and allies gathered in 12 towns and cities across England with one clear …
By Dr Kim Collett, Associate Lecturer and Researcher specialising in inclusive education and SEND Mealtimes, as most parents know, can be a child-sized minefield, whether or not there are additional …
This is a sponsored post on behalf of nasen LIVE 2026! On Friday 3rd July 2026, the SEND community will come together at The Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, for nasen …
with Annamaria Madera Deputy Head of Education, CandLE The term “complex needs” is crucial to the Government’s SEND reform proposals. It determines access to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), …
