When things go right: Shining a light on SEND Practitioners making a positive impact [Giveaway!]

In the current system, those working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN / SEND) often find themselves working under extreme pressure. Despite this, most …

How integrating therapies and education is driving innovation and inclusion for our disabled students

by Tracy Gillett, Director of Education, Condover College Today is the final article in our series looking at the best of Post-16 SEND education innovation, featuring winners of the Natspec …

The college training young people with SEND to succeed in digital and creative careers

with Rav Gehlon, Digital Advantage This month, we’re focusing on innovative practice in post-16 provision, featuring three winners of the Nastspec innovation awards. Last week, we looked at a great …

Let Me In: How disabled college students are offering accessibility expertise to transform communities

with Ben Bastin, Treloars College Earlier this year, Natspec, the association for specialist further education (FE) and training organisations, announced the latest winners of its Innovation Awards. We thought it …

How our alternative provision schools manage zero exclusions: We never give up

By Thomas Keaney, CEO & Founder of TCES  SNJ Intro: Thomas Keaney is an inspirational figure. An eloquent, engaging, expert in his field, and passionate about the futures of young …

The new research-informed MetaSENse database of interventions for pupils with SEND

with Jo Van Herwegen, Professor at University College London’s Institute of Education As parents of children labelled as having Special Educational Needs, we are encouraged to work in co-production with …

It is time employers realised the benefits of employing young people with learning disabilities

Educating businesses on the benefits of employing Neurodivergent people and those with Learning Disabilities is key to making the changes needed for them to see the invaluable contributions people can make to society.