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Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford announces new research aimed at helping to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people with SEND.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Michelle Donelan writes to children's services directors about extending the current special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal trial.
Pupils with multiple and complex needs will be assessed using a new ‘aspects of engagement’ approach.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
UK and Sierra Leone governments convene Global Disability Summit Satellite Event to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Extra support for schools with pupils working below the national curriculum has been announced to help all children reach their potential.
New contracts announced to improve training for school staff and provide additional advice for families
A range of measures are being launched to provide support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Differences between independent and state sectors
Report produced by a group of higher education bodies helps universities and other institutions support disabled students.
A new taskforce announced today will help more people with learning disabilities to access apprenticeships.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Ofsted finds that too many young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are poorly prepared for adult life.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission want these inspections to act as a catalyst for improvement.
Over 1.5 million children and young people to benefit from special educational needs and disability (SEND) pathfinder champions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces a £300,000 boost to help more young disabled people play sport.
A new Ofsted survey finds that more needs to be done to ensure disabled young people can access local youth work provision.
News of training for talented teaching assistants and schools workers through the annual SEN support scholarship programme.
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