Search Results

Found 45 results for .

Outstanding school is full of surprises

The Pendlebury Centre pupil referral unit in Stockport has just been awarded its fifth consecutive "outstanding" rating. Tom de Castella went to meet staff and pupils to find out how it achieves such success.

Inspections clinic: Physical education and SEND

    Features
  • Thursday, February 1, 2024
  • | CYP Now
Children with special educational needs and disabilities do not always receive the right support to participate fully in PE and sport at school. Jo Stephenson looks at ways provision can be improved.

Legal Update: Disabilities and school exclusions

    Features
  • Tuesday, September 25, 2018
  • | CYP Now
Kamena Dorling, head of policy and public affairs at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines the impact of a landmark ruling on school exclusions for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Councils make SEND progress amid concerns over quality

It has taken four years to transfer most children with special educational needs and disabilities to a new support system. While parents appear satisfied with the process, campaigners have criticised the quality of some care plans.

Inspections: Regulatory work continues

    Features
  • Tuesday, September 29, 2020
  • | CYP Now
Many Ofsted inspections have been put on hold during lockdown, but the regulator now plans to scale up its activity in social care to protect vulnerable children. Jo Stephenson investigates.

Giving children a better start in life

The National Lottery-funded A Better Start programme to boost early child development celebrates its fifth birthday this month. Those involved in the programme highlight its achievements to date.

Current filters