News & Opinion

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

Full Government Response to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ReviewNews23 Mar 2018Full Government Response to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ReviewDame Christine Lenehan: “We welcome the government agreeing to the majority of recommendations"→News & Opinion
Government announces new action to improve outcomes for children with additional needsNews16 Mar 2018Government announces new action to improve outcomes for children with additional needsDepartment for EducationOn Friday 16 March, the Government announced a programme of work to better understand how to improve the educational e…→News & Opinion
'All ages, all abilities, all ready and willing to be heard.'Comment15 Mar 2018'All ages, all abilities, all ready and willing to be heard.'This week's guest blogger is Carys from FLARE, who gives her thoughts on co-facilitating the Making Participation Work…→News & Opinion
Reaction to the announcement of a review of exclusionsNews13 Mar 2018Reaction to the announcement of a review of exclusionsDame Christine Lenehan, Director of the Council for Disabled Children, reacts to the announcement.→News & Opinion
The Independent Support Programme closed on 31 July 2018.  News09 Mar 2018The Independent Support Programme closed on 31 July 2018.  The Independent Support Programme closed on 31 July 2018.→News & Opinion
Announcement on Strategic Participation of Children, Young People and Parent CarersNews08 Mar 2018Announcement on Strategic Participation of Children, Young People and Parent CarersAnnouncement of a newly formed consortium with KIDS, Contact and The National Network of Parent Carer Forums.→News & Opinion
'It was a great turnout with over 60 children and young people'Comment07 Mar 2018'It was a great turnout with over 60 children and young people'This week's guest blogger is Amba from the FLARE children and young people's group. She talks here about her experienc…→News & Opinion
"My school gives me exactly what I need."Comment22 Feb 2018"My school gives me exactly what I need."This week we have FLARE's first guest Vlogger, Zach. He is looking at the benefits that going to a special school can…→News & Opinion
Respect people’s opinions to build their self-esteemNews25 Jan 2018Respect people’s opinions to build their self-esteemThis week's guest blogger is Alisha from the FLARE group.→News & Opinion

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