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BOSS aims to train school staff so they can provide long-term support for pupils. Picture: Photographee.EU/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 April 2023

BOSS reduces exclusions for children with SEND

The Raising Rochdale integrated SEND service won the Public Sector Children’s Team category at the CYP Now Awards 2022

Best Practice 25 April 2023

Integrated service reshapes SEND support for Rochdale

A number of vocational courses taught by industry specialists are on offer to pupils

Best Practice 25 April 2023

College provides alternative career pathways

Derren Hayes: “If these new reforms are to work there must be a culture change among agencies in the way they approach meeting children’s needs”

Opinion 20 April 2023

Make SEND system about collaboration not conflict

National standards will set out what support should be made available to families. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 March 2023

SEND reforms get backing but concerns remain over delivery

Deep dives may involve visiting classrooms at different times to see how skills are taught across the school day. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

Features 29 November 2022

Inspections Clinic: Special schools framework

Analysis outlines a number of key issues that professionals want government ministers to address before the reforms are finalised. Picture: Nellas/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 August 2022

SEND reforms consultation: five key issues sector wants resolved

Case widens scope for parents to raise any benefits. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 26 July 2022

Legal Update: Parent power in EHCPs

Inspectors found ‘dynamic and inspirational’ leaders at Heswall Disabled Children’s Holiday Fund's week-long camp at the Bartonsdale Activity Centre in 2019

Features 21 June 2022

Inspections Clinic: Residential holiday schemes

TCES student Bailey is among those developing workplace skills in a safe environment at the Life Programme’s Hub café

Best Practice 21 June 2022

Neurodiverse young people hone valuable life skills

Emily Niner used her experience in Australia and New Zealand to set up online peer support sessions for young autistic people

Other 21 June 2022

International Focus: Autism support, New Zealand

Parents and education settings have become much better at identifying children's needs. Picture: Serbbgd/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 June 2022

Factors for increase in EHCPs

The number of children with EHCPs and statements has been increasing since 2010, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2022

Surge in number of children with EHCPs

Measures include ‘local inclusion plans’ across early years, schools and post-16 education. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Cautious welcome for SEND vision but campaigners remain sceptical

A new free computer game helps teach children with SEN how to stay safe online

Best Practice 27 April 2022

Council educators design e-safety game for SEND students

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