News & Opinion

All the latest news from across the SEND sector alongside expert comment and stories from the ground.

Lessons Learnt From Lockdown: The highs and lows of the pandemic's impact on disabled children and young peopleNews01 Jun 2021Lessons Learnt From Lockdown: The highs and lows of the pandemic's impact on disabled children and young peopleBetween February and March 2021, as part of the Making Participation Work programme which is funded by the Department…→News & Opinion
Thinking Out of the Box, Jonathan FLARE MemberComment28 May 2021Thinking Out of the Box, Jonathan FLARE MemberWhen you look back over the last year what lessons are you going to take with you? Life has so dramatically changed, a…→News & Opinion
Do you work with young people with SEND? We want to hear from you!News14 May 2021Do you work with young people with SEND? We want to hear from you!Making Participation Work, supported by the Council for Disabled Children, is collecting examples of good practice whe…→News & Opinion
Minister Ford Publishes Blog on Her Visit to Special Schools and the Impact of the Pandemic on Children and FamiliesNews30 Apr 2021Minister Ford Publishes Blog on Her Visit to Special Schools and the Impact of the Pandemic on Children and FamiliesWe all know that Covid-19 has been challenging, but my visits to Special Schools during the pandemic have time and tim…→News & Opinion
New partnership opportunity for existing children and young people's groupsNews09 Apr 2021New partnership opportunity for existing children and young people's groupsMaking Participation Work creates spaces for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities…→News & Opinion
Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2021News31 Mar 2021Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2021On 17 March, the government updated guidance on the holiday activities and food programme 2021. The programme provides…→News & Opinion
A blog from Dame Christine LenehanComment26 Mar 2021A blog from Dame Christine LenehanOn the Roundtable with Minister Ford - A Covid Recovery Plan and the SEND Review As part of our DFE Strategic R…→News & Opinion
SEND Education Recovery SupportNews26 Feb 2021SEND Education Recovery SupportOn 24 February, the government announced a £700m funding package to give education settings – including specialist…→News & Opinion
Over £42 Million support extended for children with SEND.News11 Feb 2021Over £42 Million support extended for children with SEND.Projects worth over £42 million to help raise educational standards, improve services and provide practical support t…→News & Opinion

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