The Dagenham primary school singled out for praise by top government ministerBecontree Primary School is recognized for its exemplary inclusion of students with special educational needs.
Funding prevents SEND inclusion in schools - reportFunding and staffing issues hinder the inclusion of pupils with SEND in London's schools.
The Dagenham primary school singled out for praise by top government ministerBecontree Primary School is recognized for its exemplary inclusion of students with special educational needs.
Funding prevents SEND inclusion in schools - reportFunding and staffing issues hinder the inclusion of pupils with SEND in London's schools.
Construction begins on new SEN school in Kidbrooke set to open next yearRowan Wood School will support growing SEN needs, enhancing opportunities for students aged 11 to 19, expected to open by early 2026.
Ministers plan major changes to Send education in EnglandThe UK government plans major reforms to the special educational needs system in response to significant council deficits.
Psychologist shortage is hampering special needs support and intervention | LettersLocal authorities are refusing special educational needs funding, leading to inequitable access to support for children with educational needs.
Top London academies face mass claims of emotional harm as Whitehall acts on crisisThe government is taking allegations of emotional harm at Mossbourne Federation schools seriously, emphasizing the need for supportive educational environments.
Secondary school where pupils 'incredibly keen to learn' gets top Ofsted ratingThe Warren School in Chadwell Heath received an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating for pupil behavior and support for students with special needs.
School that 'creates a love of learning at all ages' keeps top Ofsted ratingKentish Town CofE Primary School maintains its outstanding Ofsted rating, showcasing high academic ambitions and support for all pupils, including those with special needs.
Construction begins on new SEN school in Kidbrooke set to open next yearRowan Wood School will support growing SEN needs, enhancing opportunities for students aged 11 to 19, expected to open by early 2026.
Ministers plan major changes to Send education in EnglandThe UK government plans major reforms to the special educational needs system in response to significant council deficits.
Psychologist shortage is hampering special needs support and intervention | LettersLocal authorities are refusing special educational needs funding, leading to inequitable access to support for children with educational needs.
Top London academies face mass claims of emotional harm as Whitehall acts on crisisThe government is taking allegations of emotional harm at Mossbourne Federation schools seriously, emphasizing the need for supportive educational environments.
Secondary school where pupils 'incredibly keen to learn' gets top Ofsted ratingThe Warren School in Chadwell Heath received an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating for pupil behavior and support for students with special needs.
School that 'creates a love of learning at all ages' keeps top Ofsted ratingKentish Town CofE Primary School maintains its outstanding Ofsted rating, showcasing high academic ambitions and support for all pupils, including those with special needs.
English councils spending twice as much on Send pupil transport as fixing roadsCouncils spend significantly more on transport for special needs students than on road maintenance amidst rising costs and financial strain.
Autistic child in Wandsworth denied school transportWandsworth Council admitted fault in mishandling school transport for an autistic child, vowing to rectify their approach after the Ombudsman’s intervention.
English councils spending twice as much on Send pupil transport as fixing roadsCouncils spend significantly more on transport for special needs students than on road maintenance amidst rising costs and financial strain.
Autistic child in Wandsworth denied school transportWandsworth Council admitted fault in mishandling school transport for an autistic child, vowing to rectify their approach after the Ombudsman’s intervention.
Pupils join forces for Routemaster bus tour protest against Islington primary school closuresPrimary pupils protested school closures in Islington, raising concerns about budget shortfalls and the impact on students' futures and well-being.
Schools 'may need to keep planning spending cuts' as costs soarCamden schools face financial strains despite increased government funding, primarily due to inflation and rising needs for special educational support.
Extra billions for schools in England will be quickly swallowed up, say expertsGovernment is injecting funding in schools, but rising costs and past underinvestment may negate its impact. Special needs systems remain in peril.
Pupils join forces for Routemaster bus tour protest against Islington primary school closuresPrimary pupils protested school closures in Islington, raising concerns about budget shortfalls and the impact on students' futures and well-being.
Schools 'may need to keep planning spending cuts' as costs soarCamden schools face financial strains despite increased government funding, primarily due to inflation and rising needs for special educational support.
Extra billions for schools in England will be quickly swallowed up, say expertsGovernment is injecting funding in schools, but rising costs and past underinvestment may negate its impact. Special needs systems remain in peril.
Some pupils in England less likely to have special needs identified, study showsIdentification of special educational needs in children varies significantly based on school type, background, and absence levels.
He felt absolutely lost': the crisis behind the rising number of UK children being homeschooledHome education is increasingly driven by necessity due to rising children's anxiety and inadequate support in schools.
Special needs funding claims in English schools increasingly being refused'Councils are increasingly denying additional funding for special educational needs unless supported by legal documents like EHCPs.
VAT on private school fees will put more strain on Special Educational Needs system already at 'crisis point' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comIntroduction of VAT on private education strains state schools and impacts SEN support.State schools are ill-equipped to absorb additional SEN students post-VAT.SEN system in the UK is nearing crisis levels due to funding gaps.
Fix SEN funding to avoid absurd' council deficits in England, IFS saysCouncil deficits in England for special educational needs could exceed £8 billion without radical reform.
Some pupils in England less likely to have special needs identified, study showsIdentification of special educational needs in children varies significantly based on school type, background, and absence levels.
He felt absolutely lost': the crisis behind the rising number of UK children being homeschooledHome education is increasingly driven by necessity due to rising children's anxiety and inadequate support in schools.
Special needs funding claims in English schools increasingly being refused'Councils are increasingly denying additional funding for special educational needs unless supported by legal documents like EHCPs.
VAT on private school fees will put more strain on Special Educational Needs system already at 'crisis point' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comIntroduction of VAT on private education strains state schools and impacts SEN support.State schools are ill-equipped to absorb additional SEN students post-VAT.SEN system in the UK is nearing crisis levels due to funding gaps.
Fix SEN funding to avoid absurd' council deficits in England, IFS saysCouncil deficits in England for special educational needs could exceed £8 billion without radical reform.
Send crisis in England risks creating lost generation' of childrenThe crisis in special educational needs risks a lost generation and local authority bankruptcies without urgent governmental action.
Restrained and scared - the 100k schools failing vulnerable childrenPrivate special schools often fail to meet the complex needs of children with disabilities, leading to trauma and distress.
Send crisis in England risks creating lost generation' of childrenThe crisis in special educational needs risks a lost generation and local authority bankruptcies without urgent governmental action.
Restrained and scared - the 100k schools failing vulnerable childrenPrivate special schools often fail to meet the complex needs of children with disabilities, leading to trauma and distress.
Rising costs force 'difficult choices' on schoolsSchool funding struggles will intensify as projected costs exceed available funding, pressuring schools to make difficult budgetary choices.
Children with special needs are now the focus of the culture war and the budget debate Labour must tread carefully | John HarrisThe crisis in special educational needs funding in England has grown severe, prompting increased media scrutiny and financial strain on local councils.
Fobbed off and rejected': Send crisis takes toll on families in BirminghamParents are facing severe financial burdens to support children with special educational needs due to cuts in council funding for transport.
Children with special needs are now the focus of the culture war and the budget debate Labour must tread carefully | John HarrisThe crisis in special educational needs funding in England has grown severe, prompting increased media scrutiny and financial strain on local councils.
Fobbed off and rejected': Send crisis takes toll on families in BirminghamParents are facing severe financial burdens to support children with special educational needs due to cuts in council funding for transport.
The special educational needs crisis affects all our children | LettersThe crisis in special educational needs is a symptom of broader issues within the educational system, emphasizing the need for holistic reform.
What kind of society would willingly traumatise its children in the name of education? | John HarrisShift in schools policy is emerging with criticism of zero-tolerance discipline practices and their impacts on student welfare.
Inquiry to look at huge task' of special educational needs reform in EnglandReform of England's special educational needs and disabilities system is challenging and will not happen quickly despite ongoing inquiries.
The Guardian view on reforming special needs education: a demanding test for ministers | EditorialThe SEND system in England is in crisis due to significant funding inadequacies and an urgent need for reform.
100m spent in England on failed efforts to block children's Send supportLocal authorities spent over £100 million on legal battles to deny support for special educational needs, with poor tribunal success rates and urgent reform needed.
The special educational needs crisis affects all our children | LettersThe crisis in special educational needs is a symptom of broader issues within the educational system, emphasizing the need for holistic reform.
What kind of society would willingly traumatise its children in the name of education? | John HarrisShift in schools policy is emerging with criticism of zero-tolerance discipline practices and their impacts on student welfare.
Inquiry to look at huge task' of special educational needs reform in EnglandReform of England's special educational needs and disabilities system is challenging and will not happen quickly despite ongoing inquiries.
The Guardian view on reforming special needs education: a demanding test for ministers | EditorialThe SEND system in England is in crisis due to significant funding inadequacies and an urgent need for reform.
100m spent in England on failed efforts to block children's Send supportLocal authorities spent over £100 million on legal battles to deny support for special educational needs, with poor tribunal success rates and urgent reform needed.
Firm building new school bids to attract special needs students to industryConstruction company seeks to recruit students with special educational needs, addressing industry gaps through educational workshops and creating inclusive opportunities.
Parents face potential 3,800 increase in bill to support children with special educational needs under Labour governmentLabour's VAT policy impacts SEND families in private schools, EHCPs crucial for exemption.
Private schools to launch legal action against VAT on fees, calling policy 'discriminatory'Private schools in the UK are legally challenging a new VAT on fees, claiming it discriminates against vulnerable students and could impact education diversity.
Parents face potential 3,800 increase in bill to support children with special educational needs under Labour governmentLabour's VAT policy impacts SEND families in private schools, EHCPs crucial for exemption.
Private schools to launch legal action against VAT on fees, calling policy 'discriminatory'Private schools in the UK are legally challenging a new VAT on fees, claiming it discriminates against vulnerable students and could impact education diversity.
Greenwich Children's Centres set for changes and your views are wantedGreenwich Council is restructuring 14 Children's Centres to optimize services, focusing on increasing nursery spaces and support for children with additional needs.
The Nunhead primary school where families speak highly of its 'positive atmosphere'Ivydale Primary School continues to be rated good by Ofsted due to its supportive community and effective educational strategies.
Greenwich Children's Centres set for changes and your views are wantedGreenwich Council is restructuring 14 Children's Centres to optimize services, focusing on increasing nursery spaces and support for children with additional needs.
The Nunhead primary school where families speak highly of its 'positive atmosphere'Ivydale Primary School continues to be rated good by Ofsted due to its supportive community and effective educational strategies.
If Labour can invest in infrastructure, it can invest in people, too starting with the children who need it | John HarrisThe upcoming budget reflects optimism and anxiety, focusing on funding for the NHS and infrastructure while facing a crisis in special educational needs support.
In this new austerity moment, a fight is on: for the rights of children with special educational needs | John HarrisLabour faces a challenging path ahead, emphasizing austerity while needing to address significant issues in the SEND system.
If Labour can invest in infrastructure, it can invest in people, too starting with the children who need it | John HarrisThe upcoming budget reflects optimism and anxiety, focusing on funding for the NHS and infrastructure while facing a crisis in special educational needs support.
In this new austerity moment, a fight is on: for the rights of children with special educational needs | John HarrisLabour faces a challenging path ahead, emphasizing austerity while needing to address significant issues in the SEND system.
Eye and ear checks to be offered to autism students at schoolHealth checks for children with special educational needs will be conducted in schools starting next year, enhancing diagnoses and care.
Warning disabled children could be at risk of exploitation by criminal gangsChildren with special needs and disabilities are at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation due to gaps in government services.
Parents criticise school's deaf teaching provisionCulloden Primary School is facing criticism for not providing adequate support for deaf students due to a shortage of qualified Teachers of the Deaf.
Warning disabled children could be at risk of exploitation by criminal gangsChildren with special needs and disabilities are at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation due to gaps in government services.
Parents criticise school's deaf teaching provisionCulloden Primary School is facing criticism for not providing adequate support for deaf students due to a shortage of qualified Teachers of the Deaf.
Parents and teachers' fury over 'unfit for purpose' new site for sixth formersParents and teachers protested against the inadequate preparation for sixth form students relocating to a primary school due to special educational needs demands.
No quick fix to special-needs failures, parents toldThe government acknowledges the challenges faced by families with children with special educational needs and disabilities, emphasizing the need for systemic reform.
Best Practices And Strategies For Teaching Students With Special Educational NeedsCreating inclusive environments for students with special educational needs is crucial for their success.
Bexley mum 'at wits end' after dispute leaves son out of school for over two yearsMoving closer to a specialized school can significantly improve the quality of life for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).