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SEN reform urgently needed - but let's do it properly

    Other
  • Monday, June 9, 2014
  • | CYP Now
The Children and Families Act 2014 is now on the statute book. It should lead to the most significant changes in provision for children with additional needs since the Education Act 1981, which implemented the 1978 Warnock Report. The Warnock-inspired changes were a huge improvement, but over the years "improvements" to the SEN system have made it more and more complex.

SEN shake-up receives positive feedback

    News
  • Friday, August 15, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Parents of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) are largely positive about changes being introduced by the government to give them more choice over the services they use, a report has found.

Charity backs overhaul of SEND system

    News
  • Wednesday, June 7, 2017
  • | CYP Now
A charity has said an overhaul of support for children with special educational needs is necessary because changes currently being implemented are restricting access to support for young people.

Life after statements

    Features
  • Tuesday, February 18, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Sweeping changes to special educational needs policy are on the horizon. Charlotte Goddard examines what the reforms will mean for the many families who currently struggle to get support.