SEND - first magazine for councillors

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Educational psychologists shortage warning

The LGA has called for clarity from ministers on how educational psychologists and other specialists can be attracted into education in the face of staff shortages.

‘Unanswered questions’ on SEND deficits – MPs

by The Editorial Team

MPs have warned that the Government’s SEND reforms have left “unanswered questions” on home-to-school transport and council deficits.

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Schools White Paper and SEND reform

by Councillor Bev Craig

For years, Labour councils have been clear – our special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is overwhelmed, under-resourced and struggling to deliver.

Government to write off £5bn of SEND deficits

by The Editorial Team

The Government has committed to resolving 90 per cent of councils’ historic deficits in respect of provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Special needs teacher training announced

by The Editorial Team

The Government has announced a £200 million teacher training programme to support pupils in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Expansion of specialist SEND spaces

by The Editorial Team

There will be more specialist, calm learning spaces in mainstream schools to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the Government announced last month.

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Government ‘to fund SEND’

by The Editorial Team

The Government has pledged to fund the full cost of provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from 2028/29.