Why FE Must Extend Inclusive Practice to Staff
Sarah Vickrage of Fellowship of Inspection Nominees explains how staff retention improves if providers apply inclusive practice to staff as well as to learners. Ofsted…
SEND
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs or Disability.
Our SEND thought leadership articles are written by experts to provide ideas and solutions to support your learners and how to equip your staff and team.
We have articles ranging from strategy to articles around Additional Learning Support for Apprentices and funding from ESFA.
Progression rates for young people
Progression rates for young people with SEND, lag well behind other nineteen year olds. According to the latest Government figures, in 2021/22 just 18% of young people with learning disabilities and/or disabilities (LLDD) participated in Further Education or Skills Training.
In Higher Education the numbers are even lower, with just 8.7% of young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Statement of SEN, progressing to Higher Education by age 19, compared to 48.6% for those with no SEN.
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Find all articles about SEND here on FE News.
Staff apprenticeships strengthen SEND provision and enhance professional development at Polaris Community
Through developing existing staff’s further education, the Polaris Community is not only providing opportunities for staff but ensuring continuity of teachers for its SEND and…
The Inclusion Reality Check: Are You Ofsted Ready? Soundbite Edition 830
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 830: 17th January 2026 | The Inclusion Reality Check: Are You Ofsted Ready? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal…
£200m Landmark SEND Training Programme for Every College and School
More children and young people with SEND to thrive at their local nursery, school or college as the government unveils the most ambitious and comprehensive SEND training offer ever seen…
Inclusive Schooling and Youth Participation: Bedrock for a thriving education and skills ecosystem
Findings from a study by researchers at King’s College London and the Edge Foundation suggest that tackling widespread school alienation by addressing its root causes…
Students building independence skills thanks to Society grant
New teaching aids funded via a kind donation from Coventry Building Society are helping learners build their independence skills at Hereward College. A £1,000 community…
The Rise Of The ‘Sendbetweeners’: Why The Mainstream Model Is Failing Our Most Vulnerable Students
This article draws on insights from a recent schools-focused event, but the principles extend far beyond the classroom. Many FE colleges are now grappling with…
Government Unveils £3Bn Investment in SEND
Children with SEND will benefit from a brilliant education close to home as the government announces at least £3 billion to create tens of thousands…
DfE Launch A National Conversation On SEND Reform
Families at heart of reforms as government launches national conversation on SEND · Government acts on commitment to put parents’ experiences at the heart of SEND reform through new public engagement…
Northampton College celebrates SEND as an education ‘superpower’
Northampton College will shine a spotlight on the extraordinary strengths of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) with a new event at…
