#special-educational-needs tag

1 month ago

Reform school taxi letter used as 'political football'

Warwickshire council leader asked for powers to change statutory school walking distances to prioritize transport for vulnerable children and reduce council costs.

1 month ago

One in 12 secondary pupils put in isolation rooms at least once a week, study finds

One in 12 secondary pupils experience weekly school isolation, often spending over eight hours and missing more than a full day of lessons.

Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds

One in three parents have sought special educational needs assessments; many face long waits, private assessments, job loss, and financial strain amid shortages of support.

fromIndependent

'Everything's a fight' - says mother of child with autism worried over lack of classroom space

Hard-won nursery place up in air with a dedicated facility still to be finished

Education

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Education

Our children matter': parents protest against government's Send reform plans

UK politics

Special needs overhaul risks becoming welfare reforms mark 2', IFS finds

Education

Labour must keep EHCPs in Send system, says education committee chair

Education

Our children matter': parents protest against government's Send reform plans

UK politics

Special needs overhaul risks becoming welfare reforms mark 2', IFS finds

Education

Labour must keep EHCPs in Send system, says education committee chair

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Parents and children who struggle at school need to be supported, not shamed | Letters

Parents of children with special needs face long waits, inadequate support, and service cuts that make daily routines, education access, and stable work nearly impossible.

Inside the school refusal crisis: how a mother and her daughters survived a broken system

Many children experience severe distress from school, prompting elective home education and revealing systemic failures in the current school system.

Mental health

Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie Grant

Education, health and care plans (EHCPs) are essential for providing legally guaranteed support for children with special educational needs.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

4 months ago

The Guardian view on talking in class: the writers speaking up for oracy education are right | Editorial

Oracy's absence from the curriculum review indicates a need for renewed focus on speaking and listening skills in education.

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4 months ago

Education

The Harold Hill primary school where pupils are 'kind, keen and considerate'

fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk

Education

Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs

7 months ago

NYC parents

New special needs school gets green light

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

4 months ago

Education

The Harold Hill primary school where pupils are 'kind, keen and considerate'

fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk

Education

Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs

7 months ago

NYC parents

New special needs school gets green light

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Blunkett urges ministers to use incredible sensitivity' in changing Send system in England

Ministers must handle changes to special educational needs with sensitivity and ensure a meaningful replacement for education, health, and care plans.

After pensioners and disabled people, now Labour targets children in Send reforms

Labour's new focus on children's educational reforms raises concerns about potential cuts to special educational needs and disability provision.

The Guardian view on special needs reform: children's needs must be the priority as the system is redesigned | Editorial

The rising number of children receiving extra help has placed pressure on schools and councils, indicating that the current trajectory for managing special educational needs is unsustainable.

Education

Schools in England need complex changes' to take more pupils with special needs, review says

Overhauling schools for special needs requires complex changes for effective inclusion.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

The 'caring and welcoming' Romford primary school where 'pupils flourish'

Mawney Foundation School received a 'good' rating in all inspection categories, showcasing strong education standards and support for pupils, including those with SEND.

NYC parents

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk

Parents launch fundraiser in bid to save London private school closing due to VAT pressures

Bishop Challoner School will close due to financial pressures, leaving many parents anxious about alternative placements for their children with special needs.

Special needs school could be built on disused stables site

The Kedleston Group plans to create a new school for special educational needs in Enfield, offering 54 places for children age 7 to 16.

SF parents

Over half of English councils face insolvency under 5bn deficit, MPs warn

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the PAC's chair, stated that the government's inaction suggests it is comfortable with the current state of local authority finances, perceiving issues as normalized.

London politics

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

6 months ago

Councils in England warn of mass bankruptcies as Send deficits soar

Council leaders warn that overspending on special educational needs could lead to bankruptcy for many councils soon.

London startup

6 months ago

The Wanstead cafe where ingredients are grown in a calming sensory garden

The Cherry Tree Cafe's garden renovation enhances social activities for students with special needs.