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CDC Digest - Summer 2018

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

Department for Education SEND Newsletters

Report16 Jul 2018Department for Education SEND NewslettersDepartment of EducationUpdates for professionals working in SEND, including latest July 2018 newsletter.→Help & Resources

Funding of students 16-25 with SEND - A Quick Guide

Summary and Guidance23 May 2018Funding of students 16-25 with SEND - A Quick GuideThe Preparing For Adulthood programme have produced a new guide on funding for students aged 16-25 with SEND. The syst…→Transition Information Network

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Forthcoming Events

Identifying solutions to social care challenges - South East Action Learning Sets

19SepSocial Care19 Sep 2018 10:00 — 13:30Identifying solutions to social care challenges - South East Action Learning SetsAs part of our role as Strategic Reform Partner to the DfE, the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) have identified th…→Our Services

The TES SEN Show 2018

05OctSocial Care5 Oct 2018 09:00 — 6 Oct 16:00The TES SEN Show 2018The Tes SEN Show is the largest, most-established special educational needs show in the UK. The show provides the idea…→Our Services

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News & OpinionAll the latest news from across the SEND sector alongside expert comment and stories from the ground.Learn more →

News

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

Thoughts on the Transition Event

Comment02 Aug 2018Thoughts on the Transition Event Our lead for transition, Catherine Goodall describes here her experiences of attending and presenting at the Transitio…→News & Opinion

Updated - local area SEND inspection outcome letters published

News02 Aug 2018Updated - local area SEND inspection outcome letters publishedOfsted and Care Quality CommissionRedbridge now added.→News & Opinion

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