New Centres for Excellence in SEND announced
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has appointed two new Centres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (CfESEND); Natspec and Oldham College. Natspec’s…
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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UK-SPEC Engineering Standards reference STEM and SEND apprentices vocational development pathway and outcomes
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SEND Hub helping improve education standards this Autism Acceptance Day
This Autism Acceptance Week, a teaching school centre in Leicestershire is helping to share sector-leading expertise to educators. Leicestershire and Rutland Teaching School Hub (LRTSH),…
MPs to examine Govt’s new SEND Improvement Plan
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SEND advocates visit Falkland Islands to promote inclusive education and support for all students
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5 steps to drive neuro-inclusion and get ahead of national SEND reforms
In this article, Louise discusses Neurodiversity Celebration Week and what are the 5 steps to drive neuro-inclusion and get ahead of national SEND reforms. “Children…
Transformational reform begins for children and young people with SEND
Children and young people across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision (AP) will get high-quality, early support wherever they…
SEND teacher provides the stage for St Vincent College Gosport students to flourish
SEEING her students thrive on stage and in their development is no drama for SEND Performing Arts teacher and Trinity Arts Awards assessor Karen Philp.…
Teaching SEND kids in cupboards and cabins isn’t acceptable in 2023 and online school could be the key
Online schools could be the answer for oversubscribed state-funded schools in England struggling to accommodate children with special educational needs and disabilities, a leading UK…
New support funding breaks down barriers for apprentices with SEND
The opportunities for apprentices with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) are growing, bringing multiple benefits to learners to help them succeed and complete their qualifications. One…
