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Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new...
Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is...
Disability benefits change means my son could lose £200 a month...
Erika Lye says she's "the sunshine" in her house, always smiling for her sons Logan, 20, and Jack, 16.
But behind closed doors, she is...
Breaking down barriers
Victoria Doxat explores the wide-ranging benefits of playing musical instruments for children with autism and SPD
SPECIAL NEEDS
PERSONAL STORIES
Making inclusion work in the classroom
Only by blurring the boundaries of traditional teacher/pupil relationships can we help children find their own way, says Russell Harris
SEN CAREERS
Stand out candidates
Hannah McDaid explains what special schools are looking for in teaching staff
Every special school is unique and staffing demands can differ greatly from setting...
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
Real world recruitment
The impact of SEN inclusion on mainstream teacher recruitment
The workload of teachers is increasing, as the growing number of children with SEN and disabilities...
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...
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...
