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Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.

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Registration for CDC’s Making Participation Work Practitioners' Community of Practice

Sign up is now open for the Making Participation Work Practitioners’ Community of Practice!

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New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

Brand new guidance published today aims to inspire the next generation of British athletes by supporting schools to boost high-quality PE and school sport.

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Over-stretched special schools struggling with over-capacity

Data from the Department for Education shows that there are approximately 4,000 more pupils on roll in special schools than reported capacity.

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Recruitment and Retention situation reaching ‘critical state’

New data from National Foundation for Educational Research’s (NFER) annual labour market report shows that the education system is not meeting the teacher supply challenge.

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Ofsted opens ‘Big Listen’ to children and young people

Ofsted has opened the children and young person’s survey as part of the  ‘Big Listen’ consultation.

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Shape the future of London's SEND Leadership Capability

London Innovation and Improvement Alliance (LIIA), the Association for London Directors of Children’s Services (ALDCS), NHS England and Department for Education are proud to present a unique opportunity for current and future leaders in the SEND sector.

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Research shows impact of suspensions on outcomes

Research published by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) examining the relationship between the number of suspensions, and outcomes for pupils, shows that pupils with SEND are more likely to be suspended multiple times.

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Campaign calls for education for all

The Let Us Learn Too campaign group has released a new video that features children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) urging the government to imagine what they could achieve if every child in the UK had access to an education.

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Ofsted’s Chief Inspector launches ‘Big Listen’ to hear from parents and professionals

The Big Listen consultation, published online today, asks a series of questions to help shape the conversation and provide a sense of direction for the changes Ofsted could make.

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New absence figures released

The latest figures on absence rates have been published by the Department for Education showing absence for the first half of the 2023-24 academic year.

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nasen Member Survey Results Revealed

In January, nasen embarked on a journey to enhance its member feedback processes, aiming to gather higher-quality insights to improve the overall member experience.

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Ombudsman inundated with SEND complaints from families

An investigation by Schoolsweek has found that complaints to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) have nearly tripled over the past five years, from 509 in 2018-19 to 1,435 so far this financial year.

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National Careers Week 2024: Why employment needs to be every educator's business, all of the time.

Their future is in our hands: how educators can help light the way to brighter futures for their learners.

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National Children’s Day UK 2024 - Sunday 12th May

National Children’s Day UK (Sunday 12th May) provides a wonderful opportunity for everyone to share all the great work that they are doing to protect the wellbeing of children and families.

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Preparation for Adulthood: their future is in our hands

September 2024

As educators, we’re constantly striving to prepare the young people we work with for their next steps – from the earliest years in nursery or primary school all the way through to the final days in further or higher education.

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Support for schools dealing with children affected by migration

Reunite Families UK is a charity supporting children, couples and families impacted by the UK’s spouse and partner migration rules. Many families face separation due to the rules, often long-term and sometimes permanent.

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EE launches new online drama workshops to develop self-confidence in teenagers

EE, longstanding partner of the EE BAFTA Film Awards, is today launching a new campaign called, ‘The Stage is Yours’, which delves into the mindset of secondary school children, shining a light on the importance of drama.

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NPQ SENCO providers announced

The Department for Education has announced the providers who have been approved to deliver the new SENCO National Professional Qualification (NPQ). The new mandatory qualification will have it’s first delivery from September 2024. 

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Free online SEND CPD launched today through Universal SEND Services

We are delighted to share that 2 free-to-access online CPD units have been launched by Whole School SEND and Real Group as part of the Universal Services programme.

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Shortage of educational psychologists impacting on provision for SEND

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has warned that the shortage of educational psychologists is having a significant impact on councils’ ability to set out the needs of learners with SEND.