#special-needs-education

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What is Send and why is Labour bracing for backlash over plans for overhaul?

The current special needs education system in England is failing, with families reporting long waiting times for assessments and many children lacking necessary specialist support.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Government faces battle over Send overhaul as campaigners voice fears

A letter to the Guardian, signed by dozens of special needs and disability charities and campaigners including the broadcaster Chris Packham, expresses serious concerns regarding proposed reforms to the education, health and care plans (EHCPs) vital for over 600,000 children.
Education
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The hidden Highgate haven with a children's garden that's opening to the public

"The Growing Garden is set up for children with special needs...a plot and an indoor space to learn about gardening."
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From Send to cycle lanes, how Reform may try to change English councils

"Our approach will involve multiple tactics, we will attack, hinder, delay, obstruct—anything to block solar and wind energy initiatives," asserted Reform's deputy leader.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: 'I'm in horrendous pain. I don't sleep' - Former teacher on the classroom attack that changed her life

I don't sleep. I have huge financial stress. I lost all my hobbies. I lost my social life, my independence, my ability to drive.
Parenting
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
2 months ago

Special needs school expansion 'could save more than 1m a year'

The demand for special needs places in Harrow has soared over the past few years, resulting in the council struggling to fulfill its legal duty to provide sufficient spaces. A report published last year suggested that not providing extra spaces would adversely affect children who need special education and increase demand on mainstream schools.
Higher education
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Hot mic picks up Massachusetts school board member insulting parent advocating for disabled student

School board members insulted a father advocating for services for his autistic son, revealing bias and a systemic issue within the district's special education framework.
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