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Only 4% of disabled children can go to a holiday club...

How do you keep yourself entertained during the summer holidays? Perhaps you've been playing with your friends or you might even have been dropped...

Government failing disabled people, human rights watchdog warns

The UK government has been accused by a human rights watchdog of making "slow progress" in improving the lives of disabled people. The Equality and...

GB medal haul at Euro Special Olympics

The Great Britain Special Olympics team have returned from the fifth European Summer Games in Poland with an impressive 88 medals. This September, a delegation...

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A life less ordinary

Mother and SEN charity founder Jane Holmes talks to Melissa Paulden about her work, her hopes and fears for SEN in the UK and her eight-year-old pride and joy, Kitty

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Neurodiversity and Education

The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...

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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...

The right staff

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

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...

Focus on speech and language therapists

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

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