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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...
Short breaks breakdown
Health and social services for families of disabled children are in crisis, writes Amanda Batten
SPECIAL NEEDS
PERSONAL STORIES
Battling the LEA: a parent speaks out
Parent Suzanne Buckner asks just what parents have to do to get a meaningful education for their child with SEN
Book Reviews
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...
SEN CAREERS
Focus on speech and language therapists
Alison Hodson takes a look at the work of speech and language therapists
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 staff
Ian Hartwright provides some useful tips on how schools can attract and keep the best teachers
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...
Adjust the job
It’s time to address the cause of the teacher shortage, not just its symptoms, writes Lord Jim Knight
