Nursery Admits Manslaughter Over Toddler's Forced Sleep Death
A nursery has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter after a 14-month-old boy suffocated when staff tried to force him to sleep. The tragic incident occurred in Dudley in 2022.
Category : Special Needs
Send Plans Due June for £860m School Funding Access
Local authorities in England must outline Send plans by June 2026 to receive £860m for creating inclusive spaces in mainstream schools, part of a £3bn reform to add 50,000 Send places.
Top Schools Exclude Disadvantaged Send Pupils, Report Finds
New research from the Sutton Trust shows that top-performing state schools in England admit half as many disadvantaged pupils with special educational needs as average comprehensives, highlighting systemic exclusion and social segregation.
Parents Defend Lawyers in Send Reforms Criticism
A parent of a child with special educational needs responds to claims by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, arguing lawyers are essential for securing legal support, not exploiting families.
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Brent Council Plans Wembley School Expansion for Autism
Brent Council proposes expanding Phoenix Arch special school to a satellite site in Wembley, creating 50 new places for children with autism and learning difficulties to address local shortages and reduce costs.
Council Pays £400 for SEN Support Failings in Richmond
A mother received £400 compensation after Richmond Council delayed reviewing her son's special educational needs support, impacting his education and wellbeing.
Phillipson: Lawyers Profit from Special Needs System
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has accused lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs, claiming they profit from the current adversarial system. She defended Labour's reforms aimed at moving more children into mainstream schools.
Council Fined £2,400 for 3-Year EHCP Delay, Missing Deadline
Hounslow Council has been ordered to pay over £2,000 to a family after taking nearly three years to issue an updated Education, Health and Care Plan, far exceeding the legal eight-week limit.
Parents, Experts Challenge Labour's Send Reforms, Defend Special Schools
Parents and former educators argue that mainstream schools fail many disabled children, citing high exclusion rates and stalled learning, while defending special schools as essential for some students.
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Send System Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Funding and Workforce
Guardian readers respond to the government's Send reform white paper, highlighting concerns over cost assumptions, workforce shortages, and the need for inclusive design in education.
Brent Council Faces £15m SEND Funding Gap as EHCPs Rise 67%
Brent Council projects a £14.9m funding shortfall for special educational needs support as EHCP demand surges 67% in five years, with over 4,000 children now requiring plans.
SEND Reforms Welcomed Cautiously Amid Workload Fears
The UK government's new plan for special educational needs and disabilities in England is cautiously welcomed by educators, but concerns over increased workload and funding persist.
Communication Key to SEND Reforms Succeeding, Analysis Shows
A new analysis highlights that effective communication between schools, parents, and local authorities is essential for the success of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reforms.
Labour's Send Overhaul: Costs and Challenges for Special Needs Education
Labour's revamp of England's special educational needs system aims to replace a 'one-size-fits-all' approach with tailored support, but faces hurdles in funding and resources amid rising costs and demand.
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Parents of SEND Children Give Mixed Response to England's Changes
Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities in England have expressed a mixed response to recent government changes, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in the system.
SEND Reforms: EHCPs to Be Replaced by New Support System
The UK government has announced sweeping reforms to special educational needs and disabilities support in England, introducing Individual Support Plans to replace EHCPs for many children from 2030.
SEND Reforms: Funding and Staffing Concerns Loom Large
The UK government's SEND reforms aim to shift support to mainstream schools, but uncertainties over funding, staffing, and criteria for high-level support leave educators and unions wary.
SEND System Overhaul: Will MPs and Parents Be Convinced?
The government unveils controversial plans to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system, facing scrutiny from MPs and parents amid ongoing debates.
Send Changes in England: Four Scenarios for Children
Analysis of how England's Send reforms will impact children with special educational needs, from EHCP transitions to new support plans, with effects phased until 2030.
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Send Overhaul: New Reforms to Transform Education for Children
The UK government announces a major Send reform plan, investing billions to ensure children with special needs receive better support in mainstream schools, aiming to end systemic failures.
Send Reforms: A Crossroads for Special Needs Support in England
England's Send system faces a crisis as rising needs and shrinking budgets push reforms. Labour's plans aim to shift support to schools, but parents fear losing legal protections.
£4bn SEND Funding Package for Mainstream Schools Unveiled
The UK government has revealed a £4 billion package to support children with special educational needs and disabilities in mainstream schools, including direct funding and specialist services.
£4bn 'Generational' Overhaul of Special Educational Needs Support
The UK government has announced a £4bn investment to transform Send support in England, aiming to improve inclusion in mainstream schools and create 60,000 new special needs places.
Labour's Send System Overhaul: Key Changes and Impact
Labour is set to reveal plans to reform the special educational needs and disability system, addressing a £14bn debt crisis and improving support for children in mainstream schools.
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Families Fear Send Reforms May Worsen Special Needs Crisis
Families with children requiring special educational needs support express deep concerns over upcoming government reforms, fearing changes could exacerbate existing struggles in accessing adequate help and resources.
Send Team Exodus Creates Child Assessment Backlog in Barking
A third of Barking and Dagenham Council's special educational needs staff resigned last summer, causing a significant backlog in child care assessments and delaying vital support plans for vulnerable children.
Special Education Reform Gamble Sparks Outcry in UK
The UK government's controversial special education reforms face fierce criticism as parents and educators claim officials are ignoring their concerns, risking the welfare of vulnerable students.
England's Send Overhaul: Schools Get Budgets for Special Needs
The UK government announces sweeping reforms to special educational needs provision, shifting funding from councils to mainstream schools to curb costs and improve support for children.
Special Needs Support Eligibility Review in Secondary Schools
A government review is set to assess eligibility criteria for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in secondary schools across England, aiming to address funding pressures and improve outcomes.
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SEND Support Reviews Planned for Secondary School Entry
The government plans to review support for pupils with special educational needs as they move to secondary school, aiming to reduce reliance on EHCPs and introduce new Individual Support Plans.
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