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Rachel de Souza heard from deaf young people about the benefits of Auditory Verbal therapy. Picture: AVUK

News 21 February 2024

Children's commissioner meets deaf children to learn about therapy outcomes

Sports, art, drama, outdoor experiences and volunteering opportunities will be offered by the programme. Picture: Matixmix/Adobe Stock

News 21 February 2024

First recipients of DCMS enrichment partnership announced

The guidance aims to tackle disruptive behaviour in schools linked to mobile phone use. Picture: Adobe Stock/ LincB

News 21 February 2024

Sector split over guidance on mobile phone ban in schools

One in 10 children will experience child sexual abuse, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 February 2024

Compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse 'must be properly funded'

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller girls experience high levels of racist bullying, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 February 2024

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller girls being 'disproportionately' excluded by schools

Councillors Brian Hammersley (L) and Jeff Morgan (R) spoke during an SEND discussion in January. Picture: Warwickshire Council webcast

News 13 February 2024

Warwickshire councillors removed from children's committee over SEND comments

The new school will provide specialist facilities for children with autism. Picture: Newcastle City Council

News 12 February 2024

Council launches consultation over school for children with autism

Councillors Brian Hammersley (L) and Jeff Morgan (R) spoke during an SEND discussion in January. Picture: Warwickshire Council webcast

News 8 February 2024

Probe launches into councillors’ ‘disgusting’ comments about SEND children

It is difficult to support families to stay in London without government support, Khan said. Picture: City Hall

News 8 February 2024

Sadiq Khan: Councils could ‘regret’ closing London schools

There are a range of resources designed to promote LGBT+ inclusivity. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 8 February 2024

Resources for professionals to promote LGBT+ inclusivity

The visits will assess how children with SEND are being supported into adulthood. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2024

Ofsted to assess how children with SEND are prepared for adulthood

Sadiq Khan says the charter is not a zero-tolerance policy on exclusions. Picture: Mayor of London

News 6 February 2024

Mayor of London’s inclusion charter bids to reduce violence linked to school exclusions

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