Opinion: SEND

Together, we can build the inclusive system we all want

The evidence is clear that our system is far from inclusive. It’s time we did something about it

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Jonny Uttley
Opinion: SEND

Special school funding is in crisis – but does Westminster get it?

The chancellor’s investment in more special school places is not a sufficient response to the scale of need across...

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Pauline Aitchison
Opinion: SEND

A road map to sustainable funding for SEND provision

Solving the SEND funding crisis is not just a matter of more money but, crucially, more stability and flexibility...

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Samuel Skerritt
Opinion: SEND

No more SENDCos. The role needs a new title and status

‘Coordinator’ simply doesn’t reflect the demands, responsibilities and importance of the role in today’s school system

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Mike Ion
Opinion: SEND

Ensuring quality and sustainability in SEND Provision

Additional funding for SEND places is very welcome – but we must ensure it is deployed as part of...

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Michael McCarthy and Robert Bell
Opinion: SEND

Solutions: Breaking down barriers for students with SEND

Putting the needs of pupils with SEND at the heart of every decision is key to improving attendance, mental...

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Ben Mallinson
Opinion: SEND

How trusts can take the lead on speech and language provision

Our in-house speech and language service is helping our pupils, our staff, and taking pressure off the system for...

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Kylie Rio-Wood
Opinion: SEND

Our call for urgent extra SEND funding and reform

Gary Streeter MP sets out the case for the chancellor to invest quickly and substantially in SEND support

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Gary Streeter MP
Opinion: SEND

The mental health crisis calls for urgent policy solutions

Andrew Howard describes the desperate state of SEMH support – but argues the solutions are already here for determined...

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Andrew Howard