SEND

SEND review: What schools need to know

The much-delayed review of the SEND and AP systems was first launched in 2019

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth and Freddie Whittaker
SEND

Nine more councils told to reform SEND services in return for £300m

But cash comes with strict conditions such as keeping more children in mainstream schools

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Features

Oliver Caviglioli, education author and illustrator

Education’s best-known illustrator, Oliver Caviglioli, is a one-time Olympics trainee, bodybuilder, sandal-wearing PE teacher and son of a Corsican...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Ofsted

Downgraded school head accuses Ofsted inspectors of lacking SEND experience

Special school leader hits out after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

James Carr
James Carr
SEND

Firm given ‘value for SEND’ contract slashed council care plans

Concern £1.5m government scheme is 'simply cost-cutting exercise'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Abuse inquiry demands tougher school safeguarding rules

The indendent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) wants to fix 'shortcomings' in safeguarding training, data-sharing, checks and sanctions

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Mental health

Mental health solutions? Early intervention and more support inside schools

A 'complete rethink' is needed, experts say

Jess Staufenberg
Jessica Staufenberg and Samantha Booth
Mental health

The wasted millions: Parents use life insurance and savings to fight for SEND support

Councils say the system is under 'extreme stress'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Mental health

‘Left to rot’: The families on the edge of the mental health crisis

'It's a constant battle to get help'

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg