Richard Tice's apology for Send comments sparks confusion
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about special educational needs, but descended into incoherence. The press conference highlighted party contradictions.
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Council pays £9,6k for failing disabled teen's support
Brent Council has paid nearly £10,000 in compensation after a Local Government Ombudsman investigation found it failed to provide a disabled teenager with vital educational therapies for over a year.
Nutcracker Noir: London's Saucy Immersive Christmas Show
A sultry, immersive dining experience, The Nutcracker Noir, has opened in Shoreditch. This adult twist on the classic tale features West End performances and a decadent feast. Book tickets now.
Underused Sutton centre transformed into SEND hub
The Sutton Life Centre has been relaunched as a vital hub for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, offering education, skills training and community space. Discover how this transformation is supporting local families.
Inspectors praise City of London SEND services
A joint Ofsted and CQC report has praised the 'positive experiences' for children with special educational needs in the Square Mile. Read the full findings.
Labour faces £6.6bn Send crisis in education overhaul
Labour confronts a £6.6bn special educational needs crisis as Bridget Phillipson battles Treasury for proper funding. Can inclusion reforms deliver for children?
Best Christmas Gifts for 5-Year-Olds 2025
Discover 12 road-tested Christmas gifts for five-year-olds that boost creativity and confidence. Expert-approved toys they'll play with daily from our UK testing.
Melbourne's Pavilion School: A Last Resort Success
Discover how Melbourne's Pavilion School became an educational success story for at-risk students. Learn about this alternative state school's innovative approach to education.
Council failed SEN boy for 8 months
A South London boy with anxiety and OCD was left without vital therapy for eight months after Kingston Council failed to secure provision. The council has apologised and paid compensation.
Dating app horror: Oral offer in 15 minutes
A journalist's experiment with UK dating apps reveals shocking behaviour as men offer sex within minutes. Discover why modern dating is pushing people to give up on love altogether.
Ministers face £6bn Send funding hole questions
Government faces pressure to explain how £6bn special educational needs funding gap will be covered. Education secretary insists reforms aim to help families, not save money.
£20bn Send funding timebomb hits education department
Rachel Reeves transfers Send funding responsibility to DfE, facing £20bn deficit. OBR warns of 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools without reforms. Read the full analysis.
Top 30 Gift Ideas for Under-5s in the UK
Discover the ultimate gift guide for children under five, featuring toys that develop motor skills, creativity and imagination. Perfect for Christmas and birthdays.
Joan O'Hagan, pioneering maths educator, dies at 75
Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the revolutionary adult mathematics educator who transformed learning through cultural context and social justice. Discover her remarkable legacy.
Special needs services face collapse in England
England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.
Autistic child left without school for 9 months
Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.
50 Best Australian Kids' Christmas Gifts Guide
Discover 50 brilliant Australian Christmas gift ideas for children aged 0-12. Our expert-curated guide features local products and books to spark joy this festive season.
Lambeth mum awarded £7k over son's missed therapy
A Lambeth mother receives £7,000 compensation after her son missed months of occupational therapy. Council apologises for failing to deliver legally binding EHCP provisions.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
New 50-place SEND school for North London
Brent Council reveals a new 50-place SEND primary school for Preston Park as part of a 212-place expansion to tackle rising demand and cut costly out-of-borough placements.
Actor warns SATs are 'devastating' for SEND children
Anna Maxwell Martin and parent groups demand SATs reform, citing devastating effects on children with special educational needs. Join the call for an inclusive education system.
Wicked: For Good London Experiences Guide
Discover 5 magical Wicked-themed experiences in London, from immersive installations to themed afternoon tea, celebrating the new film release Wicked: For Good.
I grew up on a boat but craved stability
Eve Stanway spent her childhood sailing the world, but what she truly desired was a permanent home. Her story explores the hidden costs of a nomadic life for children. Discover the full story.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
Special needs services face 'total collapse' in England
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils warning of £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reforms needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Why spontaneous real-life encounters beat dating apps
A writer shares her favourite spontaneous sexual encounters and explains why real-life connections create more exciting memories than dating apps ever could.
Schools in England 'steering away' special needs pupils
New research reveals a stark postcode lottery for children with special educational needs, as some schools take on six times more Send pupils than others. Urgent government action is needed.
First-generation students face 36% enrolment gap
Groundbreaking University of Queensland research reveals first-in-family students are significantly disadvantaged in higher education, with calls for official equity status to address systemic barriers.
UK Youth Job Crisis: 1 Million Not in Work or Education
Almost a million young Britons are Neet. The government has launched an investigation into this 'crisis of opportunity'. Share your job-hunting experiences.
Francis Curriculum Review: Rethinking Education
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges Britain's education system to prepare students for a future of rapid change and complexity, moving beyond traditional certainties.
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