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.
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 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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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The government unveils controversial plans to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system, facing scrutiny from MPs and parents amid ongoing debates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Australia's inclusion support program for childcare faces critical funding shortfalls and delays, forcing centers to reject children with disabilities while staff burnout escalates.
A mother discovers her teenage daughter and friends cleaned up after a party, reflecting on how consistent parenting instilled responsibility and respect for their home.
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Dr Krish Kandiah shares his 20-year fostering journey, highlighting the transformative power of love and support for children in care, as the government sets a new target for foster placements.
TCES Nurture Primary in Newham has not excluded a single pupil in 25 years. Staff say their approach of embedding therapy into daily teaching and never excluding children offers a practical model for true Send inclusion.
The government's Send reform focuses on inclusion in schools but faces criticism over funding gaps, legal rights, and potential cuts to support for vulnerable children.
Families of victims call for stricter safeguards as Vincent Chan, a serial sex offender, is sentenced for abusing children at a nursery and primary school, highlighting systemic failures.
A Year 8 student has died following a medical emergency at Collingwood College in Camberley. Emergency services responded, but the pupil passed away at Frimley Park Hospital.
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A new early intervention strategy in England and Wales aims to provide support to children found carrying knives, focusing on prevention rather than punishment.
