Neuro-inclusion Article Three: One Million Young People and the Case for Building Differently
In the first three months of 2026, the number of young people in the UK who were not in education, employment or training (NEETs) passed…
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.
Read more about the SEND Review here.
Find all articles about SEND here on FE News.
We Need to Look For Warning Indicators Long Before A Student Disappears From Destination Data or Fails To Enrol On A Post-16 Course
We know that attendance remains one of the most closely monitored metrics in education. Still, for those working across further education, inclusion, and youth participation,…
HRUC’s new learning centre to transform the lives of students with SEND
A new specialist learning centre for young people with complex needs will soon open in Hayes. HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) purchased the vacant…
Families and experts gather at University of Sunderland to discuss SEND Reform
Families, educators, health professionals and policymakers gathered at the University of Sunderland to explore what the government’s Schools White Paper means for children and young…
£500m for SEND: New Inclusion Guidance for Schools and Colleges
Children and young people with SEND across the country will be able to attend their local school, early years and college and know they belong…
What I’d like Educators to Know as an Entrepreneur with Late-Diagnosed Dyslexia
When I was at school I suspected there was something different about the way my brain was working and learning. I was very strong in…
Pioneer House becomes first specialist school in the North West to achieve CyberFirst recognition
Pioneer House High School in Wythenshawe is the first specialist school in the North West to achieve CyberFirst recognition, highlighting how inclusive digital education can…
Buckinghamshire College Group Assistant Principal Awarded MBE for Transformational Impact in Further Education
Buckinghamshire College Group is delighted to announce that Nicola Ellis, Assistant Principal for Student Support & Engagement, has been awarded a Member of the Order of…
Recite Me Works With Disabled Students on New Feature Launch
WEB accessibility specialist Recite Me has launched a new feature within its Assistive Toolbar inspired by a collaborative product development project with students from The…
Why FE and Skills Matters to the Future of Young People and Work
The publication of the Milburn interim review on young people and work arrives at an important moment for England’s education, employment and skills system. With…
