A Southwark Council-run children's home in South London has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the exceptional care provided to children with social and emotional difficulties.
The House of Lords has voted to support a ban on social media for children under 16, with a majority of 111. The move follows calls from campaigners and medical professionals.
Government spending on special educational needs in England is projected to double between 2015 and 2028, squeezing mainstream school funding and prompting urgent calls for reform.
A watchdog found Croydon Council missed a legal deadline on an autistic boy's Education, Health and Care Plan, causing his mother distress. Read the full investigation details.
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Brent Council plans to create 212 new SEND school places using a £10.6m grant, aiming to save £5.6m annually. However, demand for specialist education continues to outstrip supply.
Ealing Council apologises and compensates a father after his autistic son missed vital speech and occupational therapy for over a year due to council failures.
A London council has paid a family £28,000 after leaving an autistic teenager without educational support for over two years. The Ombudsman ruled it caused 'significant distress'.
A new national campaign backed by actor Sally Phillips and cross-party MPs warns the PM against weakening legal protections for children with special educational needs in England's overhaul.
Tributes paid to Bill Bradbury, a dedicated headteacher who transformed two special needs schools and was appointed a National Leader in Education. Read his remarkable story.
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Staff at Woodfield School in Brent announce seven more strike days after rejecting an offer to cut hours. The NEU warns the trust over using agency staff during industrial action.
Tributes paid to Joanna Ross, a dedicated special educational needs teacher in London who championed inclusive education and won a Pearson Teaching award. Her legacy of creativity and compassion touched countless lives.
John Harris reveals how music, especially The Beatles, unlocked a world for his autistic son James. Discover the power of connection and challenge stereotypes. Listen to the full podcast now.
Woodlands School in Edgware is closed due to strike action over staff wellbeing and education standards. The NEU warns of more strikes if no deal is reached.
Ofsted warns of a crisis as children's homes surge in cheap areas, not where needed. Vulnerable teens face unsafe, unregistered placements costing up to £30k a week. Urgent reform demanded.
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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.
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 confronts a £6.6bn special educational needs crisis as Bridget Phillipson battles Treasury for proper funding. Can inclusion reforms deliver for children?
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
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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.
A former headmistress has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after storing alcohol in her office, which was used by vulnerable SEND pupils. Discover the full details of the misconduct case.
Wandsworth Council has rejected a request to delay the closure of Bradstow School, a residential school for autistic children. The school, facing a £1m deficit, will shut on December 31.
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.
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.
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Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils warning of £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reforms needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
