Education Free online SEND workshop for young people with profound learning needs Lauren Nicolle Feb 16, 2022 The UK Parliament Education and Engagement team have launched a free online workshop, allowing students to use…
News Government announces £48 million for short breaks and internships for children… Lauren Nicolle Feb 2, 2022 The government has announced £30 million of funding for additional short breaks for families with children with…
Autism Autistic children need better education system, report says Lauren Nicolle Nov 9, 2021 A new report by the National Autistic Society has revealed that thousands of parents across the country are facing…
Education NCB report reveals impact of Covid-19 on children and young people with SEND Lauren Nicolle Aug 5, 2021 A new report by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has revealed the impact of Covid-19 on children and young…
Education Children with SEND not properly supported or funded, research finds Lauren Nicolle May 19, 2021 Research reveals that some SEND children have been missing out on specialist support, a problem which has been…
Family ‘Shocking’ postcode lottery for SEND support in schools, new report… Alison Bloomer Mar 19, 2021 Too many families are having to face 'gruelling' tribunals to receive the right support for their children with…
Features Autism: the importance of school transport Darren Devine Apr 15, 2020 School and college transport can mean the difference between autistic young people getting the education and…
Education Digital transformation in SEND provisions LDT Editor Feb 24, 2020 SEND provisions are coming under increased financial pressure. But could implementing case management technology…
Education Neurodiversity: Is school refusal really refusal? Fran Morgan Oct 7, 2019 Not Fine in School' is a parent-led organisation that supports, informs, and empowers parents affected by school…
Education How to choose a mainstream school or special school? Victoria Baynton-Williams Nov 22, 2018 Victoria Baynton-Williams looks at how school and the educational path chosen for a child with a learning…
Autism Parents face long battles to get right support for their autistic children, report… LDT Editor Sep 2, 2016 Many parents of autistic children face long battles to get their child the right education and support, despite the…
Learning difficulties Dyslexia Action launches guidance for parents to help them understand changes to… LDT Editor Jul 11, 2014 A new online guide has been launched to help parents and carers who support children with literacy difficulties…
Education Government announces SEND reforms LDT Editor Mar 9, 2011 The government has today unveiled sweeping educational reforms to improve SEND support for children with special…
Education SEN Green Paper delay criticised LDT Editor Feb 22, 2011 The government’s decision to delay the publication of its Green Paper on special educational needs (SEN) provision…