News & Opinion

All the latest news from across the SEND sector alongside expert comment and stories from the ground.

Government respond to 'No Voice Unheard, No Right Ignored' consultationNews11 Nov 2015Government respond to 'No Voice Unheard, No Right Ignored' consultationGovernment respond with proposals on learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.→News & Opinion
Annual report on SEN data trends publishedNews04 Nov 2015Annual report on SEN data trends publishedDfE have published latest SEN data showing trends for exclusions, EHC timescales and post-16 participation.→News & Opinion
Ofsted and the CQC launch new consultation on SEND inspectionNews12 Oct 2015Ofsted and the CQC launch new consultation on SEND inspectionConsultation launched on proposals for inspecting local areas performance on SEND.→News & Opinion
Young disabled people shouldn’t have to ‘speak-out’, they should be spoken toComment16 Sep 2015Young disabled people shouldn’t have to ‘speak-out’, they should be spoken toConrad Will, EPIC MemberConrad gives a powerful account of why participation isn't a maybe - it's a must.→News & Opinion
Revised Transfer Review regulations come into effectNews01 Sep 2015Revised Transfer Review regulations come into effectTransfer Review timescales extended to 20 weeks.→News & Opinion
ISOS Publish Recommendations on High Needs FundingNews30 Jul 2015ISOS Publish Recommendations on High Needs FundingISOS share their recommendations for SEN following consultation with 13 local education areas.→News & Opinion
EDCM Campaign is ChangingNews28 Jul 2015EDCM Campaign is ChangingEvery Disabled Child Matters campaign to finish in September 2015.→News & Opinion
Minister announces extension of transfer timesNews10 Jul 2015Minister announces extension of transfer timesGovernment to extend the maximum timescale for transferring individual statements from 16 to 20 weeks.→News & Opinion
Q&A with Edward TimpsonComment01 Jul 2015Q&A with Edward TimpsonMinister for Children and Families gives his response to the top issues effecting children, families and the sector.→News & Opinion

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