The white paper is a blueprint for strategically engaging parents Bridget Phillipson’s emphasis on parental partnerships is an opportunity for schools to properly bring parents on board with their children’s learning
Remembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challenge Collaboration between teachers and schools boosts everyone but we risk backsliding to a culture of competition and compliance
Success of SEND reforms will hinge on whether staff can cope The reforms signal a shift from a system heavily reliant on statutory plans, towards one centred on school-led support
How to go from well intentioned to success with SEND reform The government has a strong policy proposition. But to succeed it will need to think as carefully about 2014 as it does about 2034
Competition has no place when children start reception By focusing on collaboration, we can support children with confidence and independence
Reception teaching must adapt to the reality of delayed development Weaker communication and self-regulation are issues that cannot be solved by focusing on a shift to measurable, directed tasks, says Lucy Fox
Email is the weakest link that could bring down your school One in four schools experienced a cybersecurity incident in the last 12 months
When everyone is SEND trained inclusion is part of your culture Julie Prentice shares five things she and trust colleagues learned from developing a SEND training model over the past four years
How we help SEND students gain qualifications and independence Close communication, working on life skills and connecting with the wider community are among the ways Launceston’s alternative resource base serves pupils