Opinion

The key to SEND success is to integrate students

I am passionate about the provision for SEND students, and the opportunity to share my enthusiasm at SSAT National...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

“Pupil mental health cannot be ignored”

News that pupil mental health is school leaders’ number one wellbeing-related concern is, unfortunately, not a surprise to me....

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
Opinion

Why you should care about sibling young carers

As many as two pupils in every classroom have a sibling with special educational needs or disability and are...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Do we need autism-specific schools?

All children and young people deserve an inclusive and fulfilling education. But mainstream schools are not always the answer...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

SEN: schools can’t do it alone

Away from boarding schools and instead looking at SEN provision, Mark Baker discusses the challenges of budget cuts in...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

How can schools strengthen mental health for all pupils?

The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) code of practice will give schools the impetus to review their approaches...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden