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Interim summary of findings from the evaluation of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) change programme.
Findings from research exploring how different agencies collaborate in providing and implementing assistive technology.
Findings from a series of rapid evidence assessments on what works to identify and support the needs of children and young people with SEND in mainstream and early years settings.
Report exploring the views of stakeholders in local special educational needs and disability (SEND) systems about the impact of Safety Valve agreements.
Findings from our 2025 review of the area SEND inspection framework and how we will make sure it remains effective and in line with current needs and best practice.
A report on our findings during the first 2 years of inspecting local area partnerships under the current area SEND inspection framework.
Findings from the evaluation of the early years special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) training programme.
Analysis of pupils who were age 16 to 17 in 2016 and their outcomes at age 19 to 20 in 2019.
A research report exploring the system, practice and reported impact of educational psychology services in England.
This qualitative release looks at the educational experiences of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in a range of secondary settings across England.
A report about the experiences of children and young people with SEND and their families during the pandemic, in the context of the SEND reforms over the last 10 years.
A qualitative research study to understand the experiences of schools and colleges using assistive technology for assessment.
Insights on the use of assistive technology in educational settings by pupils and students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
An independent review of the experiences and outcomes of children in residential special schools and colleges, and government response.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Evidence on work experience for young people with less complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The views and experiences of people who received an education, health and care (EHC) plan in 2015.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission inspect how well local areas fulfill their 'Special educational needs and disability code of practice' duties.
Research on how mainstream schools and colleges provide special educational needs (SEN) support.
Report on the experiences of children with SEND, and their parents, of schools and colleges.
Statistics and analysis on statements of special educational needs (SEN) and education, health and care (EHC) plans in England.
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