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Why the inclusion bases guidance does little to ease heads’ anxiety

The DfE has now set out how it wants SEND inclusion bases to be run in a reformed mainstream school system. But Tes’ SEND and inclusion editor, John Roberts, says the guidance doesn’t allay leaders’ concerns about what comes next.

DfE sets out how it expects schools to run SEND inclusion bases

Guidance reveals detailed plans for support and specialist inclusion bases in schools – but heads’ leaders fear the funding falls short.

More than a quarter of EHCP requests rejected last year, data reveals

More than a quarter of requests for an education, health and care plan were rejected by councils last year, new data reveals.

Inclusion base guidance: What schools need to know

Inclusion bases should be operated by a qualified teacher and must never be used as a form of punishment, according to new government guidance.

SEND help to general FE, specialist teachers told

Expert staff at specialist post-16 institutions could guide general FE colleges on how best to spend new inclusion cash, officials have said.

DfE issues guidance on adapting nurseries ahead of SEND reforms

The Government has issued guidance for early years providers on adapting settings to boost inclusion ahead reforms to support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Increase in number of early years children with EHCPs at non-school based settings, DfE figures show

Department for Education data shows that the proportion of children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) in non-school based nurseries has increased by almost 10 per cent in one year.

NI SEN pupils help educate the public through poster campaign

Youth workers have helped young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) find their voice.

Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high

The number of children getting support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has risen sharply again to a new record high, government figures show.

The British Psychological Society (BPS) has published a new report showcasing how educational psychologists (EPs) are improving outcomes for children and young people across the UK - as decision making continues around proposed reforms to the SEND system in England.

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 there, as the government delivers a first of its kind package of advice to guarantee inclusion for all.

'I have no future' - fears special needs children will struggle despite education reforms

Thousands of children with special educational needs and disability (SEND) across the country are absent from their education every year, according to the latest government figures.

Leicestershire early years SEND teachers announce further strike action

Early years staff in Leicestershire's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support team are set to take four further days of strike action as a dispute over proposed changes to their employment terms escalates.

Badly behaving pupils should not be banished to special needs areas as punishment, says Bridget Phillipson

Badly behaved pupils should not be banished to special needs areas as a punishment, Bridget Phillipson has warned teachers.

Inclusion base guidance ‘urgently needed’, heads warn

Sector leaders warn they cannot fully develop inclusion strategies without more information about government’s plan for specialist bases in mainstream.

Council seeks legal advice over SEND bailout calculation

A council has sought legal advice and written to ministers after flagging concerns that it will miss out on extra cash to plug a looming SEND deficit.

Today the Education Committee publishes the government’s response to its report on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support reform.

DfE backs MPs calls for increased early years SEND training

The Government has backed calls from Parliament’s Education Committee to increase access to training on the early identification of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for early years educators.

Ringfencing post-16 SEND funding not ‘right approach’, says DfE

Ringfencing funding dedicated to college learners with SEND would create significant administrative burdens and risk fragmenting provision, the government has said.

The session offers MPs an important opportunity to scrutinise the Department for Education’s approach to major issues against a backdrop of significant reform, as well as financial pressures, across the education system.

Why the inclusion bases guidance does little to ease heads’ anxiety

DfE sets out how it expects schools to run SEND inclusion bases

More than a quarter of EHCP requests rejected last year, data reveals

Inclusion base guidance: What schools need to know

SEND help to general FE, specialist teachers told

DfE issues guidance on adapting nurseries ahead of SEND reforms

Increase in number of early years children with EHCPs at non-school based settings, DfE figures show

NI SEN pupils help educate the public through poster campaign

Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high

BPS launches report highlighting the impact of educational psychologists ahead of SEND reform

Young people with SEND to benefit from new guidance on inclusion

'I have no future' - fears special needs children will struggle despite education reforms

Leicestershire early years SEND teachers announce further strike action

Badly behaving pupils should not be banished to special needs areas as punishment, says Bridget Phillipson

Inclusion base guidance ‘urgently needed’, heads warn

Council seeks legal advice over SEND bailout calculation

Government’s response on SEND reform published by Education Committee

DfE backs MPs calls for increased early years SEND training

Ringfencing post-16 SEND funding not ‘right approach’, says DfE

MPs question Education Secretary on SEND, early years, forced adoption