News

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

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nasen staff to speak at Schools & Academies Exhibition

Multiple members of nasen and Whole Schools SEND staff will be joining C.E.O. Annamarie Hassall at the 10th annual Schools & Academies Show next week.

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Free EdTech training

As part of the DfE’s EdTech Demonstrator programme, Digital Learning Cornwall are offering a suite of free training online.  

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I CAN Network Australia AWETISM 2021 virtual expo

The I CAN Network in Australia is hosting an online autism expo for parents, educators and young people. I CAN Network is Australia’s largest provider of Autistic-led group mentoring programs, training and consultancy.

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Alternative Provision Research to be undertaken by Ofsted

Amanda Spielman, Ofsted Chief Inspector, recently published an article announcing new research into the number of pupils attending Alternative Provision (AP) and what their profile of strengths and needs might be considered to be.

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New ADHD Resource

The ADHD Foundation has produced a new resource, initiated and funded by the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, to support SENCOs titled “Refocusing on ADHD in Education: how can schools help children and young people with ADHD to achieve their potential?”.

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Education Secretary hopes SEND Review will be published by March 2022

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi made his first appearance in front of the Education Select Committee and faced questions from MPs. The first question from the chair, Robert Halfon MP, was around the SEND review.

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Maths Anxiety Awareness Free Webinars

The Maths Anxiety Trust and National Numeracy have combined to deliver an event on Thursday 4th November for teachers to discuss “the importance of confidence with number.”

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Nasen’s Modular CPD Programme goes LIVE!

The first module of nasen’s new Modular CPD Programme  has gone live today. Linked to the nasen Recognised Teacher/Practitioner of SEND award, this latest CPD offering is designed for both teachers, teaching assistants and support staff.

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Consultation on Designing Accessible Assessments

Ofqual have launched a consultation on designing and developing accessible assessments. The inherent variability in terms of all Learners’ needs, including those of disabled Learners are at the heart of the proposals.

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Advocacy Awareness Week 1st-7th November

The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) launch their 4th annual Advocacy Awareness Week on 1st November. The aim is to remind people about what advocacy is, how it works best and how it has already helped people to live their lives.

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Early Years Research from Ofsted

Ofsted have recently published several guides, research, and information regarding Early Years Providers.

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Autumn Budget 2021 - a look at SEND funding

The Autumn budget presented to parliament on Wednesday 27th October saw the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announce funding of £2.6bn to provide places for children with SEND.

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Health Resources from Public Health England

Public Health England (PHE) have produced lesson plans and activities for Year 6 upwards on a variety of areas of RHSE. All of the resources have been co-created with teachers and young people.

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The Council for Disabled Children Quarterly Digest

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) have published their quarterly digest, a round-up of all the essential policy, practice and other news involving disabled children and young people, and their families.

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Youth Voice Matters – Children and Young People’s Conference 2022

The Council for Disabled Children, as part of the Making Participation Work programme jointly delivered by CDC and KIDS and funded by the Department for Education, will be hosting an interactive, online, all-day conference.

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New report highlights need for further funding for education recovery  

The Education Policy Institute has published it’s phase two report on Education Recovery and Resilience in England.

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Kooth online support and counselling: Parent & Carers Information Session

Kooth, the free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling service for young people aged 11 to 18, are holding a parent information session on Wednesday 20th October at 4pm.

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nasen Awards 2021 winners announced – Transforming the lives of children and young people with SEND and learning differences

Winners of nasen’s fifth annual Awards were revealed in a glittering celebration at the Waldorf Hilton in London on Friday 15th October 2021.

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Share your experiences of accessing CPD on SEND!

As part of a wider research project funded by the Department for Education alongside nasen and Whole School SEND, University of Birmingham and Bath Spa University have launched a survey.

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Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day

15th October 2021 marked the 4th Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder Day.