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Experts say academisation is increasingly hollowing out council expertise in education
Ministers move to get a grip on special school places shortage after Schools Week investigation
Ofsted said prominent trust's school failed to do necessary checks on AP settings or whether pupils attended, risking harm
The watchdog found learning loss during Covid lockdowns made it more difficult to identify pupils with SEND
'Lack of transparency' from councils during lockdowns
Some DfE bailout payments were delayed as councils failed to hit agreed targets, while all councils are being told...
Will Quince also hints at possible row-back on controversial EHCP mandatory mediation proposal
All councils also face new guidance on making spending on pupils with special educational needs and disabilities 'sustainable'
Ofsted and Care Quality Commission launch three-month consultation on inspecting SEND services
