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The Lords publishes a “blueprint” to help young disabled people “thrive in work” saying too many are “written off”
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Invest in early specialist therapy for all deaf children, teenager, Hope, tells the Government
Invest in early specialist therapy for all deaf children, teenager, Hope, tells the Government as she meets minister, Stephen ...
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The Lords publishes a “blueprint” to help young disabled people “thrive in work” saying too many are “written off” - Special Needs Jungle
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Invest in early specialist therapy for all deaf children, teenager, Hope, tells the Government
Invest in early specialist therapy for all deaf children, teenager, Hope, tells the Government as she meets minister, Stephen Morgan ...
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A record rise in SEND appeals, and challenges for teachers accessing school support. Things are not getting better…
A new government-commissioned survey of teaching staff has unwittingly offered a telling explanation of why so many children get inadequate support with SEND in school. But first, in related news, the ...
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Law Commission Review: Fixing a ‘bafflingly complex’ disabled children’s social care system
The Law Commission has spent the last 12 months carrying out a much-needed and long-awaited review of the laws underpinning social care for disabled children in England. The aim is to ensure this ...
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“The curriculum belongs to the nation” Let them know that includes children with special educational needs
The government’s ‘national conversation’ on the future of education has launched. Its lead, Professor Becky Francis, has issued a call for evidence, seeking views on the current curriculum and ...
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Children with SEND deserve better than being made pawns in the VAT wars
In the recent parliamentary SEND debate, a number of MPs spoke passionately on behalf of vulnerable children and their families being failed by their local councils. Others however (all Conservatives) ...
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Should we ‘mind the gap’ of disabled pupils’ attainment? Or is it really an indictment of how success is measured?
Are we missing the point when looking at the so-called “attainment gap” in academic achievement of some disabled pupils? A recent article in the Guardian (19 September 2024), reported an “‘incredibly ...
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Law Commission Review: Fixing a ‘bafflingly complex’ disabled children’s social care system
News, info, resources & informed opinion about Special Educational Needs, disability, children’s physical and mental health, rare disease. Campaigning to #FixSEND ...