News & Opinion

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

Numbers of children with complex needs up by 50% since 2004News22 Feb 2017Numbers of children with complex needs up by 50% since 2004First analysis in 10 years shows stark figures.→News & Opinion
Changing the future for disabled young peopleComment17 Feb 2017Changing the future for disabled young peopleMegan from FLAREGuest blogger Megan from FLARE, on being part of an influential young people's group→News & Opinion
Young people are capable of having a voice tooComment08 Feb 2017Young people are capable of having a voice tooAmba from FLAREGuest blogger Amba from FLARE, on the importance of listening to young disabled people.→News & Opinion
An early years funding formulaComment02 Feb 2017An early years funding formulaPhilippa StobbsPhilippa, Assistant Director of Education at CDC, gives her take on the early years funding issue and unpicks what it…→News & Opinion
Postcards from Europe: ReykjavikStories from the Ground01 Feb 2017Postcards from Europe: ReykjavikPhilippa StobbsPhilippa's travels with the Europan Agency for Special Needs & Inclusive Edcuation→News & Opinion
High needs funding - what does it really mean?Comment01 Feb 2017High needs funding - what does it really mean?Philippa StobbsPhilippa's take on the recent high needs funding consultation→News & Opinion
Lenehan review calls for urgent actionNews25 Jan 2017Lenehan review calls for urgent actionFinds that disabled children are being deprived of their right to an education & community life→News & Opinion
Submit your evidence to new review into residential special schoolsNews20 Jan 2017Submit your evidence to new review into residential special schoolsDame Lenehan to lead review on residential schools on behalf of the Department for Education.→News & Opinion
Why publish good practice guidance on Education, Health and Care plans?Comment20 Jan 2017Why publish good practice guidance on Education, Health and Care plans?Martin BullMartin talks about the new EHCP Exemplar Guide & gives an update on Independent Support→News & Opinion

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