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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

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