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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.

Legal Update: SEND Review and green paper

    Features
  • Wednesday, April 27, 2022
    • | CYP Now
Qaisar Sheikh, head of education law and senior solicitor at Coram Children’s Legal Centre, outlines the key proposals and flaws in the government’s intended reforms to the special educational needs system.

Digital Solutions Special Report

    Features
  • Wednesday, April 27, 2022
    • | CYP Now
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted how digital services can be part of the solution to delivering care and support to vulnerable children and families – and provide new ways of tackling problems.

Inspections Clinic: Monitoring school attendance

Latest figures suggest that one in five pupils in England are persistently missing class, prompting Ofsted and the government to look at more support for schools struggling with the issue, reports Jo Stephenson.

Outdoor Learning Special Report

Pandemic policy shifts saw many projects move outdoors to explore new ways of working, with young people reaping the benefits of connecting with nature. But barriers remain for some children and families.

Legal Update: Rights over exclusions

Machela Boampong, senior paralegal at Coram Children’s Legal Centre, and Dr Simon Gallacher, a freelance education research and policy adviser, on an analysis of school exclusions in North Kensington in London.

How to overcome the digital divide

    Features
  • Tuesday, February 1, 2022
    • | CYP Now
The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the ‘digital divide’ which widens inequalities between disadvantaged children and young people and their peers. Charlotte Goddard investigates.

Local area SEND inspections

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  • Tuesday, February 1, 2022
    • | CYP Now
Children and young people with SEND have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, yet Ofsted inspections show support in many areas is substandard and not improving, reports Jo Stephenson.

Sustainable Services: Special Report

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  • Wednesday, December 22, 2021
    • | CYP Now
‘Eco anxiety’ among young people is rising prompting many to protest over inaction by policymakers. Initiatives are now being developed across children’s services to be more environmentally sustainable.

Top tips to support young people with SEND over Christmas

    Features
  • Wednesday, December 1, 2021
    • | CYP Now
Large gatherings, unexpected changes in routine, bright lights and loud music are among elements of the festive season that could make it difficult to navigate for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.

University challenge: help for care leavers

    Features
  • Tuesday, September 28, 2021
    • | CYP Now
Care-experienced young people are significantly less likely to attend university than their peers. Experts explore what support needs to be in place for them to access the benefits of higher education.

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