SEND

Educational psychologists to ballot for strikes over ‘real-terms pay cut’

'Poor pay and conditions have resulted in an unprecedented recruitment and retention crisis, as workloads spiral'

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
SEND

Forgotten or misrepresented. Special schools deserve better policy

The role of special schools in England’s education system is contested: some claim they constitute a form of segregation...

JL Dutaut
Lauran Doak
SEND

‘Political adversarialism’ hampering Birmingham SEND improvements

Damning report flags 'unhelpful and even illegal practices around exclusions and part-time provision'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
SEND

New SEND inspections, but usual failings flagged

First inspection reports under new SEND framework have been published

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
SEND

How to build an RSHE curriculum that works for SEND students

Nicole Rodden shares advice on developing crucial RSHE provision for pupils with SEND who are particularly vulnerable when navigating...

JL Dutaut
Nicole Rodden
Schools, SEND

Ellie Costello, director, Square Peg

Ellie Costello is at the front of a growing movement against the “one-size-fits-all” education system that creates, she says,...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
SEND

DfE’s top SEND official leaves as reforms introduced

Government launches search for official to fill £130k-a-year role

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
SEND

Where is the improvement plan for marginalised children with autism?

Outcomes for children with autism from marginalised groups are worse than their peers and the SEND improvement plan offers...

JL Dutaut
Prithvi Perepa
SEND

6 changes every leader can make for a more autism-friendly school

Marking autism acceptance week, Jo Galloway sets out six small changes every school can make to be more inclusive...

JL Dutaut
Jo Galloway