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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...

Barriers to maths breaking through the maths language barrier

Rachael Lethbridge demystifies the language of maths. Helping to achieve potential Maths has one of the largest glossaries of technical terms, these are particularly hard to learn...

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A chocolate fireguard

In the first of a series of articles, a parent, “Embers”, tells how the reality of his sons’ SEN provision fell well short of what their statements promised

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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...

Focus on speech and language therapists

Alison Hodson takes a look at the work of speech and language therapists

Focus on: SEN casework officers

Ian Palmer explores the world of the SEN casework officer

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

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...

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