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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.
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.
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
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