Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Georgia Gould, the Minister for School Standards, was welcomed to Spen Valley High School by Kim Leadbeater MP with the Minister’s visit bringing together local support groups, headteachers and SENDCOs from across the area to share their experiences of the current system and help shape the Government’s ongoing SEND reforms.

Minister visits Liversedge school to discuss SEND support

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A therapy session at Burlington House

The 'neurodiverse' school combining in-house therapy and life skills

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Ad Feature Girls twice as likely not to take part in sport as boys, data shows

The Education Committee recommends the Government sets a national standard for the support children with SEND can expect in school

What the Government needs to do to fix the SEND system - new report

EHCPs are legal documents that ensure children with special educational needs get the support they need at school

EHCPs could be scrapped - why some experts say they're worth keeping

Four key areas of focus were identified in the curriculum review

Curriculum 'not working for all' - 4 things review says need changing

Certain demographics, including girls, appear to be getting identified as having SEN at lower rates

Three groups of children whose SEN needs may be going unrecognised

Jamie Oliver has spoken out about the impact dyslexia had on his school experience

Jamie Oliver to front new documentary on dyslexia and UK school system

All three of the new schools aim to fill a local need

A look at three new schools set to open in England in 2025

Emma Steel is the head of Every Cherry, which creates and publishes more accessible books

Meet the woman behind ground-breaking new books for children with SEND
From stories told through symbols to books experienced with all five senses, there is something for everyone 📚
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There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Current SEN spending is putting councils in a tricky position, the report says

Special education system 'failing' - could next week’s Budget fix it?

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What we know about the thousands of children not enrolled in school

Councillor Eric Firth spoke at a meeting discussing the new plans

Kirklees Council set to slash school transport funding for vulnerable children

Coun Carole Pattison, Cabinet member for Learning, Aspiration and Communities

Support plans for children with SEND approved by Kirklees

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