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A report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) finds that support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who do not attend school full-time is too inconsistent.
Around 50,000 specialist places to be created nationwide – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.
Government acts on commitment to put parents’ experiences at the heart of SEND reform through new public engagement campaign.
Ofqual is withdrawing its official statistics on access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A levels from 2014 to 2024 after identifying issues with the data.
Government launches innovative pilot with up to £1.7m available to help children with SEND achieve and thrive at their local school.
Around 300,000 children across 1,200 primary schools to benefit from earlier and better neurodiversity support
Up to 20,000 more young children, including those with SEND, will have their needs identified and supported earlier, breaking down barriers to opportunity.
Consultation launched on plans to make digital standards a requirement for all schools, alongside £45 million investment to improve connectivity
Education Secretary to announce plans for digital revolution in schools at the Bett Show in London.
Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson's address to the Bett delegation outlining her plans to modernise education through the power of technology.
Families who have children with SEND will soon receive further support with short breaks, supported internship opportunities and recognition of Down syndrome.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) annual conference.
Primary school pupils to benefit from phonics and literacy teaching thanks to new government funding
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
A consultation from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission presents a new draft framework for inspecting SEND provision for children and young people.
Helen Grant visited Nepal to see the work the UK is doing to help girls get a quality education
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Long-standing problems in the system of care for children and young people with SEND have been made even worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from Ofsted has found.
Amanda Spielman discusses the current challenges in the SEND system and the part Ofsted can play in driving improvements.
Further funding to help raise educational standards, improve services and provide practical support to children with special educational needs and disabilities
The Chief Inspector of Education and Children’s Social Care has warned that the invisibility of vulnerable children as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic should be a matter of national concern.
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