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Timpson confident new SEN system will start on time

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  • Monday, August 4, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Children's minister Edward Timpson has said he is confident that local authorities will have the new special educational needs assessment and support systems in place by the 1 September target date.

Government funds SEN independent advocate role

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  • Tuesday, January 7, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Independent advocates will be recruited to help families navigate the new special educational needs (SEN) process and challenge decisions on funding and services made by councils, the government has announced.

Councils sign up to test SEND reforms

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  • Thursday, November 7, 2013
  • | CYP Now
Ten local authorities are to test new ways of helping parents understand how personalised budgets for children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) will work.

Timpson confirms phased introduction of SEN reforms

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  • Tuesday, July 30, 2013
  • | CYP Now
New support arrangements for children with special educational needs (SEN) will be gradually phased in next year to help the changes be implemented smoothly, the Department for Education has confirmed.