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Inspections Clinic: Residential holiday schemes

Following providers’ criticism, Ofsted has amended the inspection framework for residential schemes for disabled children to put greater emphasis on fun and the child’s experience, reports Jo Stephenson.

International Focus: Autism support, New Zealand

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  • Tuesday, June 21, 2022
  • | CYP Now
Emily Niner visited New Zealand to see how agencies there deliver post-diagnostic support to children and young people with autism, and explore what practices could be replicated by services in the UK.

Additional Family Costs for Children on the Autism Spectrum

    Research
  • Wednesday, January 3, 2024
  • | CYP Now
Children on the autism spectrum and their families face high financial costs but cost estimates to date have not included everyday items such as clothing, furniture and toys. This study, by Loughborough University and children’s disability charity Family Fund, set out to explore the additional cost of providing everyday goods and services that meet children’s needs.

Teachers reveal dyslexia training gap

    News
  • Wednesday, April 17, 2013
  • | CYP Now
Three-quarters of teachers believe they were poorly prepared for supporting dyslexic children in their first job, according to research by the charity Driver Youth Trust.

One in three areas fail children with special needs

    News
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2017
  • | CYP Now
Councils and health organisations in around a third of areas are failing to effectively support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), analysis by Ofsted and health watchdog the Care Quality Commission has revealed.