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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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Pull up your Odd Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21st March and MENCAP want you to ‘Rock your socks!’ by wearing odd socks to raise funds to support people with a learning disability.

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New youth-led podcast

The National Children’s Bureau have been a strong advocate for youth voice. They currently host FLARE, the Department for Education’s national young SEND advisory group.

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Will the upcoming SEND review reverse the tribunal trend?

The Local Government Association (LGA) has released its study ‘Agreeing to disagree? Research into arrangements for avoiding disagreements and resolving disputes in the SEND system in England’.

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Webinars for schools on attendance best practice

School attendance best practice webinars are now underway. This series focuses on how a range of schools across the country have maintained or improved their attendance levels, and the approaches they have taken.

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Autism, Girls and Keeping It All Inside

The Autistic Girls Network have produced a new paper looking at the different presentation of autism that females who have yet to be diagnosed may exhibit and the support they may need.

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Pre-SEND Review Webinar

A pre-SEND Review webinar was held on 7th March with the Minister for Children and Families, Will Quince.

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SEND Review - Webinar for Parents and Carers

SEND Review - Webinar for Parents and Carers

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Free practitioner training to support deaf children in Early Years settings

Free practitioner training to support deaf children in Early Years settings

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Preparation for Adulthood free showcase event

Preparation for Adulthood free showcase event

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World Education Summit 2022

The World Education Summit (WES) is back - bigger and better. Showcasing the very best and inspirational speakers at the forefront of education and reaching into classrooms and schools globally.

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Free Early Years Training

Free Early Years Training

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Discover what the future of education has in store with Bett 2022, the global event for the EdTech community

Despite the considerable efforts of teachers and school leaders, it is no secret that the pandemic - and the lockdowns enforced to contain it - has disrupted pupils’ learning across all phases of education.

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New digital skills programme increases careers awareness

New digital skills programme increases careers awareness

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Free conference - Hygge in the Early Years 

The Danish word ‘Hygge’ is used to describe a feeling or moment that is cosy, charming or special.

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LGBTQ+ Resources to support autistic young people

LGBTQ+ Resources to support autistic young people

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Severe Absence disproportionately affecting pupils with SEND 

The government and the Children’s Commissioner have started to look more closely at those pupils who are persistently absent.

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The Independent Schools’ SEND Conference

This year's event will share how UK Independent Schools’ can successfully support SEND pupils as we start to look beyond the pandemic.

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The National SEND Conference 2022

This annual conference taking place on the 15th June 2022 brings you the latest updates and practical guidance delivered via interactive Q&As, panel discussions and breakout rooms. 

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Grants for recreational trips or holidays for disabled or disadvantaged children

The Henry Smith Charity has just released the next set of grants for 2022 to provide access to recreational trips or holidays for groups of children who experience disadvantage or who have disabilities. 

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New resource available – Scanning Pens Sponsored Webinar

Last week, Scanning Pens released a sponsored webinar, now available for free on the nasen website for members.