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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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Middle leaders express the positive and negative aspects of their roles in new report

A new report by Public First commissioned by Education Support, the wellbeing charity for school personnel, focuses on the experience of middle leaders and their role in the current educational climate.

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Changes to Early Years Ofsted Education Inspection Framework Handbook

There has been one major change and 16 minor changes to the Ofsted Early Years Education Inspection Framework Handbook which will come into force from 1st September 2022.

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Opportunity for schools to take part in research around Mutism

A new research project organised through the Selective Mutism Information & Research Association (SMiRA) is investigating the statistics around Situational Mutism (SM) within UK secondary schools.

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SEND Workforce Survey

The Council for Disabled Children are running a short Workforce Survey in order to design and deliver training and resources to meet the SEND workforce’s learning and development needs.

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New Pearson School Report Released – Over 7,000 teachers surveyed

Pearson have released a School Report, revealing what more than 6,500 teachers’ think about education in England, as well as their challenges and hopes for the future.

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Event in Cumbria to showcase inclusive arts in higher education

A Carlisle-based disability arts organisation, Prism Art, have teamed up with the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Arts to deliver a symposium to showcase inclusive arts in higher education.

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SEN in England data release – the headlines

The government have issued the full set of data relating to Special Educational Needs in England.

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Education, Health and Care Plan Timeline Consultation

The Department for Education has released a consultation on the statutory timescales for local authorities (LA) to return Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

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The Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boaters’ Pledge for Schools

The Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boaters’ in Education group have created a Pledge for schools to show their commitment to improving access, retention and outcomes in education for their communities.

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New webinar with Children and Families Minister

Back in March, prior to the SEND review being published, Special Needs Jungle, contact, the National Network of Parent Carer Forums and the Family Fund held a joint webinar with Will Quince, Minister for Children and Families.

Opportunity to change assessment

The following article is taken from May 2022 issue of nasen Connect. nasen’s bimonthly membership magazine is packed full of informative articles which offer advice, analysis and opinions on the current topics and future trends impacting the sector.

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“Voices of England’s Missing Children” Report published by Children’s Commissioner

This year Learning Disability Week is about celebrating life and showing how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities.

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Learning Disability Week – Living Life! 

This year Learning Disability Week is about celebrating life and showing how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities.

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nasen Awards returns!

Nominations for the sixth annual nasen Awards have now opened, providing another opportunity to showcase the heroes of the SEND and Education sector.

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A National Plan for Music Education

On 25th June, the government announced The Power of Music to Change Lives: A National Plan for Music Education.

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Ofsted and CQC launch formal consultation: a new approach to area SEND inspections

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have launched a consultation around Local Area SEND Reviews.

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A free curriculum resource for ‘Learning About Neurodiversity at School’ is released

Edinburgh University have released a new resource for mainstream primary schools to introduce pupils in Key Stage 2 to the concept of neurodiversity and how it impacts the experience of school.

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New free schools to open in 2025

The first of the new wave of up to 60 special and alternative provision free schools will begin opening from September 2025, creating approximately 4,500 new places.

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School population data highlights education trends

The latest statistics on school and pupil numbers and their characteristics has been released. All headline figures, the number of schools, pupil headcount, average class size and percentage of pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), have increased.

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‘Let’s Play Fair’ campaign launched for accessible playgrounds

Every child has a right to play which is why Scope have launched a campaign in Child Safety Week (6th-12th June) calling on the government to invest in an inclusive playground fund.