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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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Ofqual’s student guide to awarding for Summer 2021 issued in accessible formats

Ofqual has issued its guide for students in an easy-read and BSL version on their website.

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Education Resources Awards 2021 announces winners!

The winners of the Education Resources Awards 2021 (ERAs) were announced via an online awards ceremony, hosted by TV comedian Zoe Lyons, on Friday 21st May 2021.

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Ofqual highlights risk of possible bias towards lower assessment results for pupils with SEN

In an effort to better understand the potential differences between teacher and test-based assessment, Ofqual recently published research they carried out looking at all existing research that has explored this area.

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DfE expels ‘expulsions’

The Department for Education has conceded that the language change from ‘exclusion’ to ‘expulsion’, although not tied to a change in policy, may not have been wholly suitable and will revert to ‘permanent exclusion’. 

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New data shows Increase in pupils with SEN and EHC plans

The Department for Education (DfE) have published the statistical release of data for SEN for 2020 and they make for interesting reading.

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Pupil, parent, and practitioner views on support for SEND in mainstream school - New Ofsted Report

Ofsted have released a research report looking at the support for pupils with SEND within mainstream education.

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Updated Coronavirus Guidance

The Prime Minister’s announcement to move to Step 3 of the Roadmap has been reflected in the updated guidance for settings and updated operational guidance for specialist settings.

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Local area SEND inspections data released

The latest area SEND inspection and outcomes report has been published and highlights the need for improvements for pupils with SEND, who make up more than 15% of the school-aged population.

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Ofqual’s Student guide to awarding for Summer 2021

Ofqual has produced a guide for students preparing them for the process of how grades are to be awarded, the appeals process and a timeline for the arrangements.

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Develop accessibility through the EdTech Demonstrator programme

The Department for Education’s EdTech Demonstrator programme was launched in Spring 2020 with the vision for schools to be able to access free, expert advice on educational technology.

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Free webinar - Attention training for autistic children in schools using CPAT

In this webinar we will introduce the CPAT attention training program, as well as explore its scientific background and research findings.

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Act now: Deadline approaching for Turing Scheme Funding 

The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s global programme to study and work abroad. The funding for 2021-22 deadline is 12pm Friday 7th May.

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‘Back on Track’ for children with SEND

‘Back on Track’ is a resource developed by the UCL Centre for Inclusive Education (CIE) to provide evidence-based guidance to schools and parents to support children and young people get back on track after the pandemic.

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ERA 2021 finalist to be announced

Brilliant Marketing Solutions and BESA are delighted to announce the finalists of this year’s Education Resources Awards 2021.

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Shared practice sessions certificates

Thank you for attending our recent shared practice sessions, please do complete our short evaluation and download your certificate of attendance.

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Teacher-assessed grades update

Ofqual have released guidance today detailing updated processes for external quality assurance of evidence for teacher-assessed grades.

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nasen Live 2021 is back with early release tickets available now! 

The return of SEND events - bringing the community back together.  Our one day SEND CPD conference, nasen Live is returning on 24th September 2021 to the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham.

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Study on Social Mobility after Coronavirus to Track Year 11 Cohort

A new longitudinal study looking at social mobility and opportunities for young people post-Coronavirus has been launched today.

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The Big Ask – Make sure your pupils know to have their say

The new Children’s Commissioner Rachel de Souza has today launched ‘The Big Ask’ a survey for children across England to have their say.

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Live Seminars: The 5 Golden Threads of Effective Practice for SEND in PVI settings

nasen is proud to announce a series of 3 live seminars that have been developed as part of the Early Years SEND Partnership Project funded by the DfE.