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A Person Centred approach allows young people a voice in the decisions made about their support. Done well, it empowers, fosters confidence and promotes independence. Caroline Sutton-Reid explores...
July 2026
Schools and colleges should focus on carefully planned adaptations and targeted support rather than lowering expectations for learners with additional needs, according to new guidance from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
July 2026
Schools and colleges are being urged to play an even bigger role in supporting children’s mental health after a report revealed that more than one million young people were referred to mental health services in England during 2024-25.
Here, we explore the theme of supporting learners with Down Syndrome and other learning disabilities in the mainstream classroom and consider how inclusion done well reaps rewards for everyone…
In this blog, we take a look at some of the key areas to consider in your practice when working with learners who have additional physical needs.
Speech, language, and communication skills are fundamental to a child’s development, impacting not only academic success but also social skills, self-esteem, and emotional well-being.
The Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review is a once in a lifetime opportunity to influence the evolution of an education system that works for all young learners, preparing them to thrive at every age and stage and reach their potential as adults.
You can think of working memory as a mental notebook, where we hold information for a short period of time while we carry out other relevant mental activities. Here we reflect on how to identify barriers and support learners with poor working memory...
Learners in schools experience change every day. Here, we explore how understanding these transitions and implementing effective strategies can make a significant difference in helping all learners feel secure and confident in their educational journey.
It's been a few weeks since the publication of the Interim Report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review. In this bog, we share some mid-point recommendations which we think are crucial to achieving genuinely equitable and inclusive reforms.
National Coordinator, Alison Betts, on the importance of continuing professional development and how Whole School SEND can take some of the strain out of planning these days for your teams.
In response to the proposed SEND reforms, National Coordinator, Alison Betts, reflects on the uncertainty many schools and colleges are navigating, while recognising the strong inclusive practice already taking place across the sector.
New DfE guidance on inclusion bases is finally here, but schools haven't been waiting for it. Amanda Wright reflects on what it gets right, the quiet risk of care outpacing education, and why an inclusive mainstream offer has to come first.