Top 500 secondary schools take in a lower proportion of pupils eligible for both free school meals and SEN support than live in their catchment area. 41% of primary and secondary school leaders think some schools actively discourage applications from pupils with SEND, and this rises to 50% of leaders in schools with the highest…
Former Education Secretary, Baroness Morris, urges comprehensive training for teachers on acquired brain injury (ABI) Coalition of brain injury charities led by UKABIF calls for better data collection and targeted support for children and young people with ABI The UK Acquired Brain Injury Form (UKABIF) – the UK’s umbrella body for brain injury –…
More than half (57%) of parents in the UK are not confident the government’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) overhaul will improve outcomes for their children in practice, according to a new survey from Explore Learning, the UK’s largest independent tuition provider. The research reveals that 84% of parents fear planned restrictions to Education, Health…
At Big Creative Education (BCE), we welcome the government’s recognition of the challenges within the SEND system and the commitment to increasing funding for education providers and local authorities. Many young people require support in class and this is something we take very seriously at BCE. Half of our young people, talented creatives, have SEND,…
Lisa Spann, Managing Director at Fledglings, shares practical advice to help families maintain stability at home as SEND provision in schools set to receive a £4 billion boost 25/02/2026: As national reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision continue to develop across England, with a £4bn overhaul announced, many families are following updates…
Yesterday, as the Government unveils its long-awaited SEND White Paper, education experts at Momenta Connect are calling for the Government to listen to responses to the white paper consultation and provide clear guidance on how we will build this brave new vision for SEND. The SEND system in England is considered “broken” by many, with…
The UK Government says it will introduce national price bands and strengthened standards for independent special schools in the upcoming schools white paper. As part of its wider reforms to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), it has pledged to tackle “spiralling fees”, with funds redirected from the private to public sector….
Lisa Spann, Managing Director at Fledglings, reveals key ways parents can help children with SEND feel supported and regulated as routines shift during the spring months. As the days grow longer and the seasons begin to change, spring can bring fresh challenges for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). From lighter evenings and…
Academy21, a leading provider of high-quality online alternative provision, has launched a new podcast series that delves into what it truly means to learn, teach, and lead in today’s complex education landscape. The Academy21 Podcast brings together voices from across the sector — from school leaders and teachers to parents and innovators to discuss the…
MYTIME Young Carers is calling for urgent national reform after new analysis reveals a staggering shortfall in the number of young carers identified by schools across England, with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at particular risk of slipping through the cracks. Published during Learning Disability Awareness Week, the MYTIME report shows that:…
18 June 2025: Environment Bank, the leading off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provider, has supported Gloucestershire County Council to meet BNG planning requirements for a vital new all-through special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school. The £19.5 million state-funded school will open in January 2027, offering up to 200 places for primary and secondary…
Dr Rebecca Lawton, Director of Quality and Compliance, Outcomes First Group, questions whether pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are truly at the heart of Ofsted reforms? Tom Rees, Chair of the DfE Expert Advisory Group for Inclusion, has emphasised that changes to the Ofsted inspection framework, aim to put the focus on…
Academy trusts in England continue to face growing financial pressures, with rising staff costs and demand for special educational needs (SEND) provisions among the key challenges for the sector, according to a report published by Kreston UK, a leading global network of accounting firms. The 13th annual Kreston UK Academies Benchmark Report, encompassing the 2023/2024…
The British Science Association (BSA) has released an adapted version of an existing CREST Award resource, ‘Design and make a pizza box’, to make it more accessible for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Developed in collaboration with SEND expert Rob Butler, Projects Lead at the Association for Science Education (ASE), the…
More than four in five (84%) school leaders in England are dissatisfied with the Government’s support for special educational needs and disability (SEND) pupils, according to a survey by UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson. Some 94% are dissatisfied with SEND funding – including 72% being very dissatisfied – with just 5% and 2%…
Just launched, the informative, free online resource Bereavement and pupils with SEND, from leading charities, LGfL – the National Grid for Learning and Child Bereavement UK, provides insights and strategies for both mainstream, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision, for supporting SEND pupils facing bereavement. Commenting on the launch, Bob Usher, Content…
Just launched, the informative, free online resource Bereavement and pupils with SEND, from leading charities, LGfL – the National Grid for Learning and Child Bereavement UK, provides insights and strategies for both mainstream, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision, for supporting SEND pupils facing bereavement. Commenting on the launch, Bob Usher, Content…
According to the most recent government data, more than 1.5m children in England have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). In Wales, the government estimates that up to 20% of children may need special educational help during their school journey, making up over 92,000 of the current school-attending generation in Wales having additional learning…
Recent data reveals special education needs (SEND) children in London have the highest participation rate in the National Tutoring Programme, accounting for nearly a fifth of all special needs students, compared to just 5% in the North East Government data on the National Tutoring Programme (NTP), revealed London has the highest participation in the programme,…
Emma Sanderson, Managing Director, Options Autism, a specialist provider of education and care for autistic children, young people and adults and those with complex needs, discusses the challenges to equality in education for young people with SEND, and the implications for FE provision in the Government’s SEND Review Young people with special, educational needs (SEN)…
Recent data reveals special education needs (SEND) children in the North East have the lowest participation rate in the National Tutoring Programme, accounting for less than 6% of special needs students. Government data on the National tutoring programme (NTP), revealed the North East of England has the lowest participation in the programme, accounting for less…
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has today launched a new competition, Falcon2, aimed at young people aged 6-19 to design and build an accessible mobile flight simulator. The Falcon2 challenge builds on the success of the previous RAeS build-a-plane challenge which was designed to enable young people to develop and demonstrate key skills…
