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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...
SPECIAL NEEDS
PERSONAL STORIES
Point of view: social entrepreneur
Let’s level the playing field!We need to create more real-world opportunities for young people with SEN, writes Robert Ashton
The more our country becomes politically...
SEN CAREERS
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
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...
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...
Speaking and writing quietly into the abyss: SEND and inclusion training for teachers
Dr Helen Ross discusses the deficiencies in teacher training and considers what can be done about the situation.
In recent weeks, my email inbox has been...
