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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on talking in class: the writers speaking up for oracy education are right | Editorial

Oracy's absence from the curriculum review indicates a need for renewed focus on speaking and listening skills in education.
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Parenting
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Exceptional Eltham primary school pupils greeted each day with warmth and positivity

Middle Park Primary School is rated Good, with Outstanding in Behaviour and Attitudes and Early Years Provision, fostering a positive learning environment.
London startup
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Construction begins on new SEN school in Kidbrooke set to open next year

Rowan Wood School will support growing SEN needs, enhancing opportunities for students aged 11 to 19, expected to open by early 2026.
London startup
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Construction begins on new SEN school in Kidbrooke set to open next year

Rowan Wood School will support growing SEN needs, enhancing opportunities for students aged 11 to 19, expected to open by early 2026.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Blunkett urges ministers to use incredible sensitivity' in changing Send system in England

Ministers must handle changes to special educational needs with sensitivity and ensure a meaningful replacement for education, health, and care plans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

After pensioners and disabled people, now Labour targets children in Send reforms

Labour's new focus on children's educational reforms raises concerns about potential cuts to special educational needs and disability provision.
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Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour must keep EHCPs in Send system, says education committee chair

Downing Street must commit to keeping education, health and care plans (EHCPs) to maintain trust with families of children with special educational needs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Schools in England need complex changes' to take more pupils with special needs, review says

Overhauling schools for special needs requires complex changes for effective inclusion.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 weeks ago

The 'caring and welcoming' Romford primary school where 'pupils flourish'

Mawney Foundation School received a 'good' rating in all inspection categories, showcasing strong education standards and support for pupils, including those with SEND.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Parents launch fundraiser in bid to save London private school closing due to VAT pressures

Bishop Challoner School will close due to financial pressures, leaving many parents anxious about alternative placements for their children with special needs.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago

Special needs school could be built on disused stables site

The Kedleston Group plans to create a new school for special educational needs in Enfield, offering 54 places for children age 7 to 16.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Over half of English councils face insolvency under 5bn deficit, MPs warn

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the PAC's chair, stated that the government's inaction suggests it is comfortable with the current state of local authority finances, perceiving issues as normalized.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Councils in England warn of mass bankruptcies as Send deficits soar

Council leaders warn that overspending on special educational needs could lead to bankruptcy for many councils soon.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Jenkyns at odds with Farage on special needs

Dame Andrea Jenkyns expressed her belief in the importance of proper diagnoses for children with special needs, contradicting Nigel Farage's stance on over-diagnosis.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

VAT on private school fees is discriminatory, high court told

"The legal action against Labour's policy is being taken by parents claiming that VAT on school fees is a breach of their human rights law and discriminatory on grounds including religion, nationality, disability and mental health."
UK politics
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
4 months ago

The Dagenham primary school singled out for praise by top government minister

Children and young people with SEN, along with disadvantaged children, have the most to gain from high and rising standards. A classroom that caters to all is a strength.
SF parents
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

English councils spending twice as much on Send pupil transport as fixing roads

Councils spend significantly more on transport for special needs students than on road maintenance amidst rising costs and financial strain.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Pupils join forces for Routemaster bus tour protest against Islington primary school closures

Primary pupils protested school closures in Islington, raising concerns about budget shortfalls and the impact on students' futures and well-being.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago

Schools 'may need to keep planning spending cuts' as costs soar

Camden schools face financial strains despite increased government funding, primarily due to inflation and rising needs for special educational support.
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Rising costs force 'difficult choices' on schools

School funding struggles will intensify as projected costs exceed available funding, pressuring schools to make difficult budgetary choices.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
8 months ago

Firm building new school bids to attract special needs students to industry

Natalie Sidey emphasized that the construction industry has historically not embraced individuals with special educational needs. She noted, "But the smallest contribution can make a monumental difference." Her statement highlights that these individuals often require understanding and patience to succeed, which can significantly benefit the workplace.
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