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8 July 2022
The EEF guidance report on ‘Special Education Needs in Mainstream Schools’ recommends that teachers employ and embed five strategies into their day-to-day practice to support the progress of pupils with SEND: explicit instruction cognitive and…
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Local authorities have various duties over when and how they must review an individual’s education, health and care (EHC) plan. The DfE are consulting on whether they should have an…
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On 13th June 2022, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) launched a consultation on proposals for a new joint framework for inspecting provision for children and young people with…
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Number of EHC plans473,255Up from 430,697 (+9.9%) in 2021Initial requests for an EHC plan93,302Up from 75,951 (+23%) in 2020Number of new EHC plans62,180Up from 60,097 (+3%) in 2021Rate of EHC…
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Today, Tuesday 29th March, the DfE published the SEND and AP review - right support, right place, right time - setting out proposals to deliver improved outcomes for children and…
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SEND Gateway have produced a handbook which reflects the approach that is needed to embed inclusive practice across schools - a shared vision and true collaboration, underpinned by professional challenge…
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How can SENDCOs take their own knowledge and ensure it meaningfully impacts teachers’ practice in classrooms? "As all SENDCOs know, developing teacher practice around SEND is about more than just…
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Mutism, where a child or young person does not speak in certain situations, such as school, is not selective. Your learner is not making an active choice. In fact, they…
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The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) released a leaflet on 1st December 2021 entitled, The engagement model - information for parents. This leaflet is for schools to share with parents…
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This seven-page free download is written by therapeutic teaching expert Shahana Knight and considers the dos and don'ts of behaviour management in classrooms and schools. She discusses common behaviour and…
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"Chief inspector Amanda Spielman says system change is needed to ensure children and young people with special needs get a better deal," writes John Roberts in TES. Ms Spielman said: “This…
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It’s Learning Disability Week from 14th to 20th June 2021 and this year’s theme is art and creativity. The NSPCC have put together resources to help you protect children and young people with…
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