‘Disturbing neglect’ as severely disabled children left to go hungry Investigation reveals harrowing details of special school closed after damning Ofsted inspection
SEND robbery: Ministers promise vulnerable pupils WILL get cash boost ‘New condition’ on extra £400m high needs funding to ensure special schools get fair share, but further details not until next week
School cuts campaign to focus on plight of special schools Unions’ website will refocus on the funding woes of special schools and post-16 institutions after claiming victory in the autumn statement
Councils seize millions earmarked for special schools Special schools are being starved of extra cash that instead is being passed on to their mainstream counterparts
DfE to collect special school capacity data after places crisis exposed Ministers move to get a grip on special school places shortage after Schools Week investigation
‘Recovery premium’ rolled out for all special school and AP pupils Catch-up cash will increase for mainstream secondaries, rising to £60k on average, but rates frozen for most primaries
Post-Covid Ofsted ratings lift in secondary schools Leaders say secondaries could have benefited from having more time and capacity to develop their curriculum
No place to go: Special schools’ capacity crisis revealed Leaders convert staffrooms and therapy spaces amid surge in pupils with special needs
Special schools left ‘begging’ councils for tax hike cash One trust considers legal action over £400,000 loss, while council says it will scrutinise pay before handing out cash