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Popular Resources

CDC Autumn Digest

Report09 Nov 2018CDC Autumn Digest Our latest quarterly round-up is here.→Help & Resources

Factsheet #6: Developing a Supportive Environment

Training and E-Learning21 Sep 2018Factsheet #6: Developing a Supportive EnvironmentFor children and young people with SEND to reach their full potential, they need effective, flexible support in a wide…→Help & Resources

CDC Digest - Summer 2018

Report26 Jul 2018CDC Digest - Summer 2018Our latest quarterly round-up is here.→Help & Resources

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Forthcoming Events

Assess & Support the Progress of SEND Pupils

12FebSocial Care12 Feb 2019 09:00 — 16:30Assess & Support the Progress of SEND PupilsOptimus EducationAfter the government response to the Rochford Review set out the future for statutory assessment, the progress of your…→Our Services

Countdown to Statutory Relationships and Sex Education Conference

29MarSocial Care29 Mar 2019 10:00 — 18:00Countdown to Statutory Relationships and Sex Education ConferenceThe Council for Disabled Children and the Sex Education ForumCDC and the Sex Education Forum are delighted to present their second annual conference: Countdown to Statutory RSE �…→Our Services

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Ofsted Announce SEND Revisits to local areas asked to produce a Written Statement of Action (WSoA)

News09 Nov 2018Ofsted Announce SEND Revisits to local areas asked to produce a Written Statement of Action (WSoA)The Department for Education has announced a programme of revisits to those local areas which were asked to produce a…→News & Opinion

'Good Intentions, Good Enough?' - Formal Government response published

News21 Aug 2018'Good Intentions, Good Enough?' - Formal Government response publishedIn December 2016, CDC Director, Dame Christine Lenehan was asked by the Department for Education to lead an independen…→News & Opinion

New 'Realistic Positivity' report examines unexpected additional needs of children placed for adoption

News09 Aug 2018New 'Realistic Positivity' report examines unexpected additional needs of children placed for adoptionA new report by the Council for Disabled Children sheds light on the experiences of adoptive parents.→News & Opinion

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