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The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) has said that the restraint of an autistic boy in a special school in Leeds should be a safeguarding concern despite investigations saying practice in this case was 'typical'.
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A new report from the youth-centred programme #BeeWell finds that bullying and discrimination is much higher for children with SEN.
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The Carers Trust say that the Government’s hike in employer National Insurance contributions could cost its network of organisations over £3 million.
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To celebrate World Autism Day, music star Jo Hill delivered an exclusive concert for people who use social care and support
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As part of Autism Acceptance Month, not-for-profit support provider Dimensions has given The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden an Autism-Friendly Award.
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The National Autistic Society has launched a new campaign called 'It's How You Show Up' that aims to improve public understanding of autism.
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ARC England has published its latest Fee Rate Maps, which show that in addition to year-on-year underfunding, average fee rate uplifts mean services are in crisis.
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A new report from the National Autistic Society highlights the barriers to independent travel for autistic people and makes recommendations for improvement.
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New data shows that there is a gap of 8,000 for state special schools as Government announces 10,000 new SEND school places.
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New government analysis shows that 3.2 million families will be hit by the proposed welfare cuts expected to save £4.8 billion by 2029-30.
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