SEND

Experts at Hand: Everything you need to know 

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We're making it easier for children to get specialist support in schools, early years and post-16 settings.  A new offer called Experts at Hand will bring specialists into schools, early years and post-16 education settings, so children can get help earlier, without families having to fight for support or wait for a diagnosis.  …

Autumn Budget: what is the government doing to improve outcomes for children with SEND?

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The government is making changes to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. These changes aim to improve how children with SEND receive support.  It’s clear the SEND system is in dire need of reform. It is failing children and families at every turn, where outcomes for young people are nowhere near good enough.

Letter to the education workforce from Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson

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Letter to education workforce

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has written a letter to the education workforces to make clear the valuable role they will play in the government’s agenda for change. To all working in early years, children’s services, schools, further and higher education, …

How we’re improving support for children and young people with special education needs

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All pupils should have access to the resources and support needed to fulfil their potential. Last year, we unveiled an ambitious plan, which set out our aims to change the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision system …

What are short breaks for disabled children and how are we improving the service

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Every child deserves the same opportunity to meet their potential. For those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) this means making sure they have the opportunity to develop skills, make friends and gain independence. Short breaks away from family …

What are reasonable adjustments and how do they help disabled pupils at school?

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Reasonable adjustments

All pupils should be helped to fulfil their potential. Reasonable adjustments can help level the playing field by minimising the disadvantages that pupils with disabilities might face compared with their peers. Here’s everything you everything you need to know about …