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Latest release from Ofsted’s COVID-19 series: briefing on local areas’ SEND provision

Ofsted has released the latest findings from their recent ‘interim visits’ to six local areas to hear from children and young people with SEND, their families and practitioners and leaders who are about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Results from Mental Health of Children and Young People (MHCYP) Survey

The results from the latest Mental Health of Children and Young People (MHCYP) survey have been released through NHS digital. This year the survey also sought to examine the specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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7 great reasons to join The SEND Forums and take part in our Early Years discussions

The SEND forums is an independent e-community for those involved in the education of children and young people with SEND.

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Consultation on provisional GCE, AS, A level and GCSE Summer 2021 timetable

Ofqual is working on engaging with all relevant stakeholders, including students, school and college leaders and parents, around how they will approach setting exam standards in Summer 2021

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Must-read Governance Handbook for SEND and Inclusion is available for pre-order now

The Governance Handbook for SEND and Inclusion - authored by nasen CEO and National Leader of Governance, Professor Adam Boddison - is available for pre-order now ahead of the Handbook being released on 29th December 2020.

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Engagement model – 2020/21 will be a transitionary year

2020/21 will be a transitionary year for the assessment of pupils working below the standard of national curriculum assessments.

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Changing the lives of children and young people with SEND - nasen Awards 2020 winners announced

Winners of nasen’s fourth annual Awards were revealed in an online celebration today (16th October 2020).

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Additional and Special Educational Needs one of the ten new Headteachers’ standards

Following a comprehensive review launched in July 2019 by the DfE, the review group, chaired by Malcolm Trobe CBE, former Acting General Secretary of ASCL, has recommended a new set of Headteachers’ standards to replace those published in 2015.

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Joint letter from Chief Public Health Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer for England regarding winter planning to support children and families

Joint letter from Viv Bennett, Chief Public Health Nurse and Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England to Directors of Nursing, about winter planning to support children and families.

Update on the delivery of key SEND services following Spending Review announcement

Following the announcements made yesterday (Wednesday 25th November) as part of the annual Spending Review, we wanted to share some latest news on what this means for key SEND services currently being delivered.

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Post-lockdown attendance in education and early years settings

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the government has been tracking attendance of pupils within schools, with an especial focus on vulnerable pupils and those with an EHCP.

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New EEF survey: Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools

The EEF survey hopes to capture an up to date picture of what support looks like in schools, particularly post-lockdown.

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SEN Policy Research Forum paper ‘Trends in SEN identification: contexts, causes and consequences’ published

The SEN Policy Research Forum has published a policy paper titled ‘Trends in SEN identification: contexts, causes and consequences’.

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nasen is pleased to announce the appointment of two board directors and one executive director

These appointments are part of a long term growth strategy that will increase our impact and influence in the Special Educational Needs Sector nasen was advised by Forster Chase Executive Search.

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Gavin Williamson announces that the SEND Review is delayed until next year

The delay to the SEND Review will mean that any revisions to the Code of Practice will also be delayed. The Review is now planned for release in early 2021.

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DfE asks for Educational Psychologists to provide temporary support for coronavirus recovery

Call for qualified educational psychologists (EPs) to provide temporary support for children and young people.

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Changes to the guidance for full opening for special schools and other specialist settings

The Government has updated guidance for the full opening of special schools and other specialist settings following closure during COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated ‘Keeping children safe in education’ statutory guidance is released

The Department of Education has published statutory guidance on safeguarding in schools, colleges and other providers.

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Letter from Minister Ford to children and young people with SEND, their families and carers, and those who work to support them

This letter provides advice and guidance on several issues, including behaviour, risk assessments, face coverings, specialist and visiting practitioners, mental health and wellbeing, aerosol generating procedures and hospital schools...

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Parents of children with SEND want more reassurance about sending them back to school

The organisation Parentkind (formerly PTA UK) has conducted research into how parents of children with SEND feel about them going back to school in the new school year.