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17 Mar 2016
DfE Publish their 5 Year Vision for Education
White Paper 'Educational Excellence Everywhere' sets out a new plan for schools.
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10 Mar 2016
Ofsted and CQC respond to consultation on SEND inspections
Ofsted and CQC will extend the notice period for inspections from 2 to 5 days
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07 Mar 2016
School and High Needs Funding Consultation Announced
Government announce consultation which opens today, looking at the allocation of funding for schools and high needs
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26 Feb 2016
New Transition Guidance for Health Practitioners
NICE have updated guidance setting out how health and care services should support young people.
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19 Feb 2016
New SEND Contracts Worth up to £3.25 million Announced
Contracts confirmed in areas including young offenders with SEN, workforce development and participation.
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11 Feb 2016
Procurement of Independent Support for 2016-17
Procurement of organisations to deliver local IS services commences.
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02 Feb 2016
Government Announces Councils to Pilot Free Childcare Expansion
Eight local authorities have been confirmed as pilot areas for 30-hour week childcare for 3-4 year olds.
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29 Jan 2016
Government Announce £80 Million Funding
The Department for Education has announced the first tranche of funding to support implementation of the SEND reforms.
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16 Dec 2015
CDC Host Ofsted and CQC Consultation Event
Materials and presentations from the consultation event hosted by CDC on the proposed local area inspection framework.
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16 Dec 2015
Parents Meet with Minister to Discuss Progress of SEND Reforms
Edward Timpson meets parents at round-table event to seek their views on how the SEND reforms are being implemented.
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24 Nov 2015
New Websites Help Children and Young People Understand Their Rights
We've developed two new websites to help children and young people understand their rights.
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23 Nov 2015
New research from Levelling the Playing Field campaign
Read our concerns on the government's proposal to double free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds to 30-hours a week.
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