SEND - first magazine for councillors

Sure Start ‘improved GCSE results’

New research has shown that an early years support programme for families improved GCSE results and reduced the need for additional support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

End postcode lottery of SEND support

by Councillor Joe Harris

I am delighted my party has called for a new national agency for special educational needs and disabilities.

A child playing with a carer in a playing area

Inclusive early years provision

by The Editorial Team

Families with SEND children struggle to find childcare.

photo of young boy with Down Syndrome playing with colourful toys on floor with classroom assistant)

Challenging ourselves on SEND

by Sally Robinson

Providing seamless support that promotes good outcomes is complex and challenging.

smiling girl with Down Syndrome, hands and fingers painted in different colours.

Right support, right place, right time

by Councillor Patricia Bradwell

The LGA has responded to the Government’s implementation plan for reforming the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system.

New vision for SEND

by The Editorial Team

The Government has set out its vision for a single, national, special educational needs and disability (SEND) and alternative provision system that ‘sets clear standards’ for the support given to children.