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Children’s Minister Janet Daby standing up and smiling during her speech at LGA annual conference

A child-centred government

by The Editorial Team

​​Children’s minister promises SEND reform.

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£740m for SEND building adaptations

by The Editorial Team

The Government has announced a £740 million funding package to increase the number of places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. 

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photo of young female teacher or classroom assistant sharing something on a tablet with a primary-age girl with special educational needs

Landmark report urges reform of ‘broken’ SEND system

by The Editorial Team

A major new independent report on services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has found that the current system is not working for families, schools and councils, underlining the need for fundamental reform.

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photo of young woman in suit with clipboard, shaking hand of older woman on latter’s doorstep, shot from behind the older woman.

Responding to the inspectors

by The Editorial Team

Getting the communications right.

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Sure Start ‘improved GCSE results’

by The Editorial Team

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).

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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man holding a basket of vegetables

Beautifully ordinary lives

by Councillor David Fothergill

How well do councillors understand the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities?

Categories features Tags autism, SEND, social care
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