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AP is designed to support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 February 2024

Lack of AP settings leading to unsuitable placements for children, Ofsted warns

The report is the first to be led by Anne Longfield's Centre for Young Lives. Picture: Commission on Young Lives

News 2 February 2024

Autism support should not require formal diagnosis, says Longfield’s new think tank

Parental mistrust in the SEND system has led to an increase in EHCP applications, MPs say. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2024

EHCP review could ease £4bn council funding gap, say MPs

De Souza: 'We still have further to go to bring about urgent change for families'. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 31 January 2024

Children's commissioner: Radical reform of SEND needed to end delays supporting children

The guidance aims to aid decision making for school leaders. Picture: Nito/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 January 2024

Support for transgender pupils

The campaign is urging the next Prime Minister to be a champion for children. Picture: Children's Charities Coalition

News 24 January 2024

Politicians urged to better understand children’s issues ahead of general election

The inclusion of Down syndrome in the census comes alongside implementation of the SEND and AP Improvement Plan. Picture: Sushytska/ Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2024

School census to recognise Down's syndrome for first time

The scheme is set to help families impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: pjjaruwan/ Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2024

Mayor of London confirms holiday meals expansion

An Ofsted inspection 'likely contributed' to Ruth Perry's death, an inquest ruled. Picture: Brighter Futures for Children

News 19 January 2024

Ofsted inspectors to undergo mental health training after Ruth Perry’s death

The councils says greater numbers of children with EHCPs are accessing specialist provision. Picture: Juanci/Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2024

Growing SEND costs could lead to insolvency, council warns

Webb: 'The reasons behind attendance problems are complex and multi-faceted'.

Blogs 12 January 2024

Tackling persistent absenteeism in 2024

Breakfast clubs would be established in all primary schools under Labour plans. Picture: Nigel Hillier

News 11 January 2024

Breakfast clubs for all primary school children among Labour’s health pledges

The Sutton Trust research found that dozens of state comprehensives are as selective as grammar schools. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 11 January 2024

More than 150 comprehensives ‘more socially selective’ than grammar schools

Bury Council must produce a revised post-16 transport policy by the end of May. Picture: Google

News 11 January 2024

Ombudsman criticises council for failing to implement recommendations

The report highlights examples of projects using parent champions to help support families experiencing poverty. Picture: Pololia/AdobeStock

News 10 January 2024

Recruit ‘parent champions’ to design child poverty busting measures, report urges