Just as teachers don’t always do what their leaders hope they’ll do, neither do schools always behave in ways system leads expect. 

England’s systems to support children with additional needs are out of control, while failing those they were designed to protect.

Teachers at Llantwit Major High School are speaking out following a contentious email sent to parents by the school’s headteacher. NASUWT has been taking industrial action at Llantwit Major High School since March over concerns about teachers’ welfare and workload.

More children and young people with SEND will get specialist support without needing a diagnosis, as the government begins rolling out a new Experts at Hand service across England backed by new £1.8 billion investment.

We're making it easier for children to get specialist support in schools, early years and post-16 settings. 

Research comes amid a rise in the volume and complexity of complaints faced by schools, including an increase in AI-written grievances.