Help Measure what Matters challenge the practices that leave children without education… and families fighting the same battles, again and again. A child’s education should never depend on whether a …
by Rachel Filmer, Matt Keer and Tania Tirraoro Today, we’re looking at a surprisingly frank report from Surrey about their SEND that’s relevant wherever you live, but first, if you …
So the chickens have come home to roost, hopefully. The SEND Ofsted/CQC Inspectors have given Surrey a right kicking, and deservedly so. “Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services …
Tania writes: Here’s a video made by the DfE about when Ed Timpson, the SEN Minister, came to Surrey. It features families and young people trialling the Education, Health and …
As you know, I’m co-chair of Surrey’s parent-carer forum, Family Voice Surrey. I joined at the beginning of the year and realised just how much there was about SEND provision …
Dear Miss Sarah Teather I know you mean well. I know you really want to do something to help improve the lot of kids with special needs. And you might …
The Daily Mirror is today launching a new “Caring For Carer’s” campaign to highlight the disgraceful situation regarding the level of benefits for people who care for disabled relatives and …
Saturday was the last official day of term – Founder’s Day. This is something we all look forward to and I don’t mean for the strawberries, cream and sparking wine …
Just to update the post about my son getting the statement of Special Needs, we’ve just heard that the LEA has agreed to fund him at his independent special school. …
Got the news we had been waiting for today – Son1 has got the Statement of Special Educational Needs we had applied for. Don’t have all the details yet and …
A new study into the economic impact of autism spectrum disorders in the UK has shown that the total estimated cost is £28 billion each year. That averages out at …
I recently attended a Partnership with Parents workshop in Surrey. The subject matters were an explanation of the new SEND rules given by one of the co-chairmen,an update on the …
