Tag: schools
Supporting deafblind children in Kenya
Clair Watson visits an East-African specialist unit that’s setting new standards for SEN support.
In 2002, it was estimated that 5.9 million children attended primary...
Point of view: school leader
Free schools and SEN. Emily Haddock makes the case for free schools as a vital part of SEN provision
During the Coalition Government, parents and...
Awards for best practice in SLCN
Innovation and excellent practice in supporting children and young people’s communication development were celebrated at the 2015 Shine a Light Awards ceremony in September....
The difficult parent
Judith Hooper looks behind the label at the reality of parenting a child with SEN
Changing schools
Laxmi Patel outlines the different types of education placements available for children with SEN
Ofsted announces major changes to inspections
Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has confirmed the biggest changes to education inspections since the inception of Ofsted more than two decades...
Hearing pupils’ voices
All pupils must be allowed to have their say in their own education, writes Pearl Barnes
The courage to fail
Children deserve the same consideration we give adult learners, says Abigail Gray
Kids don’t have a say over their school placement
Children with SEN and disabilities often are not consulted in decisions about whether to send them to a residential special school, according to a...
Schools must improve, says Ofsted
The gap in performance between primary schools and secondary schools in England is widening, according to the Chief Inspector of Ofsted.
Launching his third Annual...
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...
