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EXCLUSIVE: DfE answers further questions on “targets” for EHCP cuts, removing children from specialist provision and plans to boost SEND in schools
After our articles on Matt’s discovery of the apparent 20% cuts targeted for EHCPs for local authorities in the Government’s “Delivering Better Value” in SEND programme, we were contacted by …
Research: Cost of Living Crisis having “profound and far-reaching consequences”, increasing SEND needs while forcing cuts to school support budgets
Amy Skipp, ASK Resesarch, and Jenna Julius, NFER Over the last few weeks, NFER and ASK Research have published a three-part research series, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, investigating the …
SEND Minister denies the Government is aiming to cut EHCPs by 20% with an emphatic, but unconvincing, explanation
The new SEND Minister, David Johnston, has denied the Government is working towards cuts of 20% in EHCPs for local authorities on its “Delivering Better Value” (DBV) programme, as we …
The parables of SEND: Is it more like ‘the drowning man’ or ‘the tree and its fruits’?
I recently came across two linked articles written by academic Alan Hodkinson discussing the history of the SEND system. They immediately drew my attention as the articles attempted to understand …
Updated exclusions and behaviour guidance and how a thoughtful school culture can avoid discriminating against learners with SEND
It feels like decades since “hopeful beginnings” for a new school year was a reality, even before the actual fabric of school buildings threatened to fall. For parents of vulnerable …
Miracles and magic: Delivering Better Value in SEND. But better value for whom?
The world of SEND is swamped with consultants and cost-saving schemes at the moment, and even more are being planned. We’ve looked at some of these already. Today, it’s the …
It’s time to end the “double impact” of poor experiences at the intersectionality between Race and SEND: A Call to Action!
Today, we are delighted to welcome a new columnist, Frances Akinde. Frances is a former special secondary headteacher and NASENCO who has worked across the breadth of education settings. She …
A new SEND minister NOW? Disabled children deserve better than to be a government testing ground for ambitious MPs
It’s not even the start of the school year and I’m already furious. Why, you ask? Apart from the fact that the Department for Education is moving forward apace with …
What’s new with the government’s SEND Change Programme?
Four years ago, the Department for Education (DfE) began a review into the SEND system. Six months ago, the DfE announced what government’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan would …
SNJ in Conversation with Labour’s SEND spokesperson Helen Hayes MP: What are their thoughts on fixing SEND?
As thoughts begin to turn to the next election, we thought it was about time to find out what the Labour Party thinks about the Government’s SEND Improvement Plan and …
63% of teachers say their school’s insufficient support for children with SEND is a barrier to pupil learning
A new survey of 6,000 teachers and senior leaders across England shows supporting children with SEND is one of the top five expected challenges in schools over the next 12 …
SEND 2023: Numbers increase, and is SEN (No idea what type) the new Moderate Learning Difficulties?
The SEND stats for 2023 have been published and the numbers both of children on SEN Support and those with EHCPs are still rising. You can read our analysis of …
We must keep pushing for more autism education says charity leader, amid growing anger and confusion over Government SEND plans
with Jolanta Lasota, CEO, Ambitious About Autism There is an information vacuum from the Department for Education about what’s going on with its SEND Improvement Plan. And, as nature abhors …
A New Hope: The TikTok SEND Parents planning to protest the Government’s failure to support their disabled children
If you were involved in SEND back in 2019, you will have been aware—or may have participated—in protest marches and events around the country to highlight the crisis facing disabled …
Research: Meeting the SEND needs of disabled children early delivers £380k return per learner and dividends for society
With Claire Dorer OBE, CEO of the National Association of Independent Schools and Non-Maintained Special Schools (NASS) A new research report into the value of disabled children receiving prompt and …
Innovative use of student specialists has revolutionised our schools’ SEND therapy and cut assessment waits to just 10 days
by Conrad Bourne, Mercia Trust Our post earlier this year, ‘No specialists = no support’ highlighted a severe shortfall in the number of speech and language therapists and other specialists …
How well is the Government respecting children with SEND’s right to education?
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (UN Committee) is this year examining the UK on its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. …
SNJ in Conversation with Carrie Grant: Supporting children at the intersection of SEND, Race and Gender Identity
with Carrie Grant and Renata Blower Carrie Grant is a well-known figure for her work on TV and as a vocal coach, along with her husband of 38 years, singer, …
Webinar Recording: “We’re not even testing mandatory mediation” SEND Minister, Claire Coutinho answers your questions
On Tuesday 2nd May, we were joined by Claire Coutinho, Education Minister with responsibility for SEND to discuss the SEND Improvement Plan. Many of you sent in questions before the …