Exclusion of an autistic boy ruled unlawful

A court has ruled that the exclusion of an autistic boy was unlawful as ‘aggressive behaviour is not a choice for children with autism’.

nasen and SeeAbility launch SEN eyecare guide

Research conducted by SeeAbility shows that 47.5% of pupils in special schools had a problem with their vision, but 43.7% had no history of eyecare at all

A letter signed by 39 local authorities and education unions calls says more than 2,000 children with complex needs have “no education provision at all” due to inadequate funding.

New pre-key stage standards aim to support transition to national curriculum

Diane Rochford: "Removing P scales will liberate schools"

Two new resources for early-years SEND provision have been created by the Department for Education and will be hosted by nasen

The government has announced over £25 million worth of contracts to improve training for school staff in dealing with pupils with additional needs, as well as provide additional support and advice for families.

The Department for Education has stated that 19 local authorities have invited applications to run new special free schools, potentially creating 1,600 new special free school places.

UCL research reveals high level of SEN teaching carried out by teaching assistants

Research from the UCL Institute of Education shows that as they approach their GCSEs, a “significant proportion” of teaching for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) is done by teaching assistants.

A package to support embedding the reforms made to the system of support for children with special educational needs has been announced by Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families, Edward Timpson.

Devon is reportedly facing a funding shortfall of £4.5 million in the ‘high needs’ education budget, which supports children with special needs, according to a report from the BBC.

Essex County Council has announced plans to invest £85 million in creating more than 400 new special school places across the county.

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are not getting the support they need, according to the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL).

A study by The Key has found that delays to assessments, insufficient budgets and cuts to local authorities is hampering schools’ ability to support special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) pupils.

The number teenagers self-poisoning has risen over the last few years, renewing concerns over youth mental health.

Schools are on the front line when it comes to dealing with mental health problems and need more support to tackle the issue, according to the Anna Freud Centre.

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