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Lack of learning-disability nurses in UK is an ‘absolute crisis’, says...

Exclusive: Royal College of Nursing says 1.5m vulnerable people not getting the right care, as specialism is ‘consistently undermined’ The specialist learning-disability nurse workforce is...

‘Misplaced fear’, not cost, is stopping employers hiring people with a...

Employers across the UK are being held back from hiring people with a learning disability by a ‘misplaced fear’ of getting it wrong, not by cost...

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Talking therapy

Margaret Pazdzierski explains how dedicated therapy and support are helping her granddaughter overcome a reluctance to speak

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CPD: is online better?

Most school staff prefer this way of learning, delivered by practitioners who are still actively working in education. How often have you been sent on...

CPD for ed-tech

Teachers need ongoing professional development, says Al Kingsley. Technology can be a powerful tool in the SEND classroom, facilitating new and engaging ways for pupils...

The right course

Effective CPD is not just good for teachers’ careers, it is essential if the diverse needs of pupils are to be met, says Chris Keates

The right staff

Ian Hartwright provides some useful tips on how schools can attract and keep the best teachers

Focus on: SEN casework officers

Ian Palmer explores the world of the SEN casework officer

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