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Case Law Update 36 – S v Camden – Amendments to EHC PlansCase Study07 Feb 2019Case Law Update 36 – S v Camden – Amendments to EHC PlansIn this update the High Court quashed a local authority’s decision to issue an amended EHC Plan and declared that th…→Help & Resources
Relationships and sex education: Ensuring inclusion for pupils with SENDComment07 Feb 2019Relationships and sex education: Ensuring inclusion for pupils with SENDAs part of statutory relationships and sex education, schools will need to ensure that the needs of children with SEND…→News & Opinion
Transition in the NHS Long Term PlanComment11 Jan 2019Transition in the NHS Long Term PlanOur lead for transition, Catherine Goodall describes here her initial thoughts on the NHS Long Term Plan. The trans…→Transition Information Network
Case study: Integrating children's services in CamdenCase Study11 Jan 2019Case study: Integrating children's services in CamdenThe London Borough of Camden and four NHS trusts - Whittington Health NHS Trust, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation…→Help & Resources
What does the NHS Long Term Plan mean for children and young people with SEND?Comment09 Jan 2019What does the NHS Long Term Plan mean for children and young people with SEND?Designated keyworkers for children with learning disabilities and autism, greater access to mental health services, an…→News & Opinion
Government implements Dame Christine's recommendations on keyworkers News08 Jan 2019Government implements Dame Christine's recommendations on keyworkers Recommendations made by CDC’s Director, Dame Christine Lenehan, on the care of children with learning disabilities a…→News & Opinion
Ofsted annual report deems improvements slow and inconsistent - especially around SEND supportNews19 Dec 2018Ofsted annual report deems improvements slow and inconsistent - especially around SEND supportOfsted have published their annual report on the findings from their inspections, visits and research over the past ye…→News & Opinion
Anne Pinney calls for better data on the changing needs of disabled children and their familiesComment18 Dec 2018Anne Pinney calls for better data on the changing needs of disabled children and their familiesEver found yourself asking the same question time and again, without getting a decent answer? I’ve been lucky to…→News & Opinion
The Right Support for Every Child – Announcement from the Education SecretaryNews17 Dec 2018The Right Support for Every Child – Announcement from the Education SecretaryThe Education Secretary, Damian Hinds has announced new measures to support children with complex needs and disabiliti…→News & Opinion
Plan on a page to promote personalisation for SENDToolkit and Multi-Media13 Dec 2018Plan on a page to promote personalisation for SENDThis is a tool for planning and promoting personalisation for SEND at local area level.→Help & Resources
Letter from the Department for Education on establishing a SEND Leadership BoardNews13 Dec 2018Letter from the Department for Education on establishing a SEND Leadership BoardThe Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, Nadhim Zahawi, has written to CDC Director, Dame…→News & Opinion
Scope of government’s autism strategy review widens to include children News10 Dec 2018Scope of government’s autism strategy review widens to include children The government has announced that from next year children will be included in its annual review of services and suppor…→News & Opinion

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