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Leicestershire County Council has apologised over the failings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2023

Ombudsman criticises council handling of disabled boy’s school transport

Young women highlighted the need for improved intersectional training for medical professionals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2023

Vulnerable young women more likely to experience poor healthcare, research finds

The behaviour of autistic and neurodivergent children can be mistaken for FII. Picture: Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Cases of fabricated illness rise

SEND funding is not keeping pace with demand, say local government leaders. Picture: Olesia Bilkei/Adobe Stock

Features 25 April 2023

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Special Report

Skills of frontline practitioners must be boosted. Picture: JuanCi Studio/Adobe Stock

Other 25 April 2023

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Key policy developments

Young people who grew up in the poorest households were most at risk of poor educational outcomes followed by smoking. Picture: Lucie Carlier

Research 25 April 2023

Adverse outcomes in adolescence following early childhood disadvantage

Trained actors, artists and musicians deliver weekly sessions that help children explore emotions through drama and music

Best Practice 25 April 2023

How classroom storytelling sessions target emotions

New healthcare standards include a focus on providing young people in secure settings with trusting relationships. Picture: Drazen/Adobe Stock

News 24 April 2023

Trusting relationships underpin health standards for secure settings

The service will provide provide one-to-one support, training, and sexual health promotion. Picture: Wavebreak media mirco/Adobe Stock

News 20 April 2023

Council and charity link up to provide sexual health outreach service

Lambeth Council have paid the family £20,000. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2023

Ombudsman slams council over leaving child in ‘unnecessary pain’ for years

Youth organisations say the gender recognition bill will allow LGBTQ+ young people to 'thrive'. Picture: ink drop/Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2023

Praise for Scottish legal challenge over gender recognition reform

Teachers say a lack of mental health services is a barrier to supporting pupil wellbeing. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2023

Teachers raise alarm over lack of mental health support in schools

Families say they are struggling to feed their children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2023

Two child limit ‘pushing families into deep poverty’, campaigners warn

The Healthy Start Scheme aims to help parents and carers of young children afford healthy food. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 April 2023

Healthy Start scheme uptake falls short of NHS target

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