Tag: local authority
Tips for taking on a local authority
Laura Robertson-Hayes navigates communication with LAs.
No parent should have to fight for their child to receive an education. Unfortunately, many parents are acutely aware...
What the law says about mainstream education (again!)
Douglas Silas looks again at what the law says about mainstream education for children and young people with SEN, bearing in mind also, the impact...
Local authorities should do their SEN duty
Local authorities should be proactive in identifying and supporting children with SEN and disabilities, writes Erin Smart
Do the DfE’s SEN figures add up?
Changes in the numbers of people on the SEN register might not be all that they seem
Every year the DfE publishes SEN and disability...
The big decision
Bernadette John outlines key things to consider when choosing a school for a child with SEN
The secret system
Emilie-Kate Kidd describes her tussle with the local authority to find the right school for her child with learning disabilities
Report reveals systemic failings in SEN system
Mainstream schools are struggling to support the 1.1 million pupils with SEN or disabilities in England, says a new report from The Key.
More than...
Changing schools
Laxmi Patel outlines the different types of education placements available for children with SEN
System failure
Councils are floundering as they struggle to put SEN reforms into practice, says Ed Duff
Youth work failing disabled young people
Youth services are not adequately catering for the needs of those with disabilities, according to a new report by Ofsted. The survey says that...
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...
