News and communications

Thousands of families with children with special educational needs supported with short breaks from theatre trips to outdoor activities helping to build vital skills.

• Updated: 11 April 2023

Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.

• Updated: 9 February 2023

Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman announces the launch of a consultation on Ofsted's special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) inspection framework.

• Updated: 13 June 2022

A consultation from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission presents a new draft framework for inspecting SEND provision for children and young people.

• Updated: 13 June 2022

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will start carrying out visits to local areas from October.

• Updated: 9 September 2020

The Secretary of State’s announcement of measures to address high needs pressures.

• Updated: 17 December 2018

Multi-million pound package announced to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

• Updated: 30 November 2017

Ofsted's National Director, Social Care, Eleanor Schooling discusses effective practices to safeguard disabled children.

• Updated: 18 October 2017