£4Bn to Transform SEND Support: What the Schools White Paper Means for Every Setting
The government has announced £4 billion in SEND reforms as part of its schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving. This follows the wider…
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.
Schools White Paper: What to Expect from the Government’s “Blueprint for Opportunity” To Bridge the “Disadvantage Gap”
The government is set to publish its schools white paper on Monday, with reforms that will have a direct impact on the FE sector: SEND…
What Can 50 Years Teach Milburn? How Do We KickStart Mental Health and SEND Support for NEETs? FE Soundbite Edition 833
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 833: 7th February 2026. What Can 50 Years Teach Milburn? How Do We KickStart Mental Health and SEND Support for…
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…
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…
