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Advising parents about SEN reform? Don’t bother, unless you know the FACTS
Ed Timpson, the Children & Families Minister in charge of the SEN reforms has made a little YouTube video which seems entirely aimed at emphasisng the role that parent carers …
Assess, Plan, Do, Review: involving parents in the new SEN Graduated Response
SEN Departments in local authorities in England are currently (or should be) working feverishly on a new “Graduated Response” document aimed at identifying and helping children with special educational needs. …
Protecting education for children with medical conditions and life-saving heart equipment for schools
Much of the unhappiness with the draft Children & Families Bill, now Act, stemmed from its exclusion of children with disabilities or medical conditions who did not have a specific …
The Department for Education answers some practical questions about SEN reform
The upcoming reform in the way SEN support is delivered in schools and colleges in England brings with it much confusion for parents, young people, teachers and other education, health …
Dreaming Spires Await – but with no Disabled Students’ Allowance
I’ve been writing, nay, banging on, for some time about the way Higher Education students have been left out of the SEN reforms and the new Education Health and Care …
Our experience trying out the future of Special Educational Needs
I have been lucky to meet a number of other SEN bloggers in person, one being Steph Curtis, of the Steph’s Two Girl’s blog. Steph, for those who don’t yet …
SEN reform: Can I still apply for a Statement?
The weeks are ticking by since the Children & Families Bill became an Act. But does this mean that everything in it has become law straight away? The answer to …
A mother’s top tips for parenting your ADHD child
I recently read an article written by professionals concerning Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The article focused on diagnosis and treatment and it was apparent from the article that it …
Risks and opportunities in the new SEN system
The Children and Families Act is finally here, delivered by the stork The Department for Education with high hopes and expectations. There are many fine aspects to this Act and even …
The Children and Families Act 2014 is born
Down at the Department for Education, the collective breath of expectant Ministers and civil servants was being held. Then, a cry sounded as news filtered through.. a joyous birth… It’s …
SEN Reform: Burning questions about Best Endeavours
I’m told, unofficially, that the Children & Families Bill is to receive Royal Assent – ie, approved by the Queen, on Thursday 13th March 2014. Its effects will be enormous …
Treat SEN children fairly, local authorities told
This report came out this week and we’ve now had the chance to write about it and we’d love to hear your views too at the end. The report, by …
SEN reforms – what happens next?
At the end of January, we wrote about the SEN reforms – the story so far and promised a “What happens now” post and here we are. Updates since our …
SEN & Disability – the long and winding road
Today we’re thrilled to bring you a guest article from Lorraine Petersen OBE, who was until recently, the chief executive of NASEN, The National Association for Special Educational Needs. She …
Your views needed on supporting children with medical conditions at school
The upcoming Education, Health and Care Plan that will replace SEN statements, is intended to integrate a child or young person’s needs into one statutory document. It is, however, education-led, meaning …
The pathway to get SEN help after Sept 2014
To break into our two parter about “The Story So Far in the SEN Reforms”, the Department for Education yesterday published two reports by SQW, the organisation that is evaluating …
The Story So Far – SEN Reforms
Recently, I’ve had messages from worried friends about what’s happening in the SEN reforms. The first was, “My ex says that statements are disappearing in September but no one knows” …
Join us & back Jane’s campaign to improve legal rights in SEN Bill
“We define ourselves as a society by the priorities we choose” Jane Raca Earlier this year, disabled rights campaigner, Jane Raca and I were speakers on the same panel regarding …
Some SEN statementing questions answered
A period of great change is coming to special needs education. It’s quite probable that many parents of children with statements or those who are considering applying for one, are …