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Surge in number of children with EHCPs

Thursday, May 12, 2022

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The total number of children with education, health and care plans (EHCPs) has increased by more than 40,000 over the last year, latest figures from the Department for Education show.

Put disabled children and families at heart of Covid-19 inquiry, campaigners urge

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Disabled children and their families must be “put at the heart” of a public inquiry into the government’s handling of Covid-19, campaigners have said.

Oxfordshire Council launches SEND consultation on improving inclusivity

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

| CYP Now

Oxfordshire County Council has launched two consultations over proposals aimed at making support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) more inclusive.

Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

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Monday, December 6, 2021

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The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO) is calling for greater powers to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) including those without a statutory support plan.

SEND review to be published in spring, children’s minister insists

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

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The government review of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be published by spring next year but will then face a three-month public consultation, the minister for children and families has said.

Slough Council vows to improve SEND services after damning report

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

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Slough Council has vowed to improve support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) after services were severely criticised by inspectors.

MPs highlight impact of Covid-19 on deaf children’s mental health

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Monday, November 15, 2021

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Nearly two-thirds of deaf children say measures taken to combat Covid-19, such as the use of face coverings, has worsened their mental health, MPs have warned.

Inspectors criticise ‘embedded failings’ in Wolverhampton’s SEND support

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

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Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton are being let down by long standing and widespread weaknesses in support, according to inspectors.

Birmingham City Council issued with direction notice over SEND failures

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

| CYP Now

The government has issued a direction notice to Birmingham City Council over its failure to improve support services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Green light for £38m special school in Wiltshire

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

| CYP Now

Plans for a £38m special school to replace three existing schools in Wiltshire have been given the go-ahead by councillors.

MPs call for better support for children with cerebral palsy

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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The government and councils must bolster support for children with cerebral palsy and their families, MPs have urged.

Central Bedfordshire Council’s director of children's services resigns

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

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Central Bedfordshire Council's director of children's services Sue Harrison has resigned to become executive director of education and skills at Birmingham City Council.

Legal action threat over sending clinically vulnerable children back to school

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

| CYP Now

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson could face legal action if clinically vulnerable children are forced back to school, campaigners have warned.

Inspectors slam quality of SEND support in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

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Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is blighted by a “blame culture” and “lack of urgency” to improve, inspectors have found.

Early years settings and special schools to benefit from ventilation plan

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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Figures in the early years sector have praised a government move to fit all schools and childcare settings with carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors as part of efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Manchester Council ordered to review alternative education policy

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Monday, August 23, 2021

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The way alternative education in Manchester is provided will be reviewed after the local government and social care ombudsman raised concerns about the treatment of a boy with learning and behavioural difficulties.

Birmingham terminates special needs transport contract over safeguarding concerns

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

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Birmingham City Council has ended its contract with its transport provider for children with special needs amid concerns over safeguarding.

Teaching unions warn over impact of behaviour crackdown on children with SEND

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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Plans to crack down on behaviour management in schools could have a detrimental impact on children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), responses to a government consultation suggest.

Special needs pupil misses year of school due to council blunders, ombudsman finds

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

| CYP Now

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO) has criticised Central Bedfordshire Council for its treatment of a school boy with special educational needs who was left without education for more than a year.

Annamarie Hassall named as Nasen’s new chief

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

| CYP Now

Nasen has named the strategic director of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) as its new chief executive.

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Surge in number of children with EHCPs

Put disabled children and families at heart of Covid-19 inquiry, campaigners urge

Oxfordshire Council launches SEND consultation on improving inclusivity

Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

SEND review to be published in spring, children’s minister insists

Slough Council vows to improve SEND services after damning report

MPs highlight impact of Covid-19 on deaf children’s mental health

Inspectors criticise ‘embedded failings’ in Wolverhampton’s SEND support

Birmingham City Council issued with direction notice over SEND failures

Green light for £38m special school in Wiltshire

MPs call for better support for children with cerebral palsy

Central Bedfordshire Council’s director of children's services resigns

Legal action threat over sending clinically vulnerable children back to school

Inspectors slam quality of SEND support in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Early years settings and special schools to benefit from ventilation plan

Manchester Council ordered to review alternative education policy

Birmingham terminates special needs transport contract over safeguarding concerns

Teaching unions warn over impact of behaviour crackdown on children with SEND

Special needs pupil misses year of school due to council blunders, ombudsman finds

Annamarie Hassall named as Nasen’s new chief

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