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The recent budget gave an extra £1 billion to fund SEND. That’s much needed given the number of councils who are reporting that finances are stretched to almost breaking point. Whilst extra money for SEND is always welcome, this article focuses on other reform that could be implemented with low cost and without needing new […]
What are the important trends in suspensions from schools?
For school leaders, teachers & parents.
Data is from the July 2024 DfE release.
Do you ask over 100 questions?
Or, can you do your Governing Body audit in less than two pages?
Yes!
How many of these nine dyslexic role models do you know?
With a bonus section for pro-footballers, this list might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
How many days a year do supply teachers cover pupils in your primary school?
How often do you reflect on how to get the best out of them? Let’s do that now!
Over 25 years, teenage pregnancies have fallen significantly in England and Wales.
Learn about this success through seven simple charts and graphs.
In 2011, the academy schools programme took off. But where are we now?
It’s hard to see from the overall data… So, let’s dive deeper.
Do you know many autistic role models?
Here’s nine who have become successful.
They might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
Are you a SEND Governor?
Whether you are new or experienced in the SEND governor role, this article will be useful to you.
Resources and information about AI and SEND, especially Chat GPT.
For school leaders, SENCos and staff, let’s make a better world for SEND!
Has your child just started secondary special school?
Or, are you working in secondary special for the first time?
If so, get up to speed on entry levels.
Maybe. Maybe not.
Autism or ADHD are not instantly rejected.
But the barriers are quite high. Click for more detail.
The SEND Tribunal is an independent body that makes decisions on EHCPs.
Before either side goes to a SEND Tribunal, it’s useful to see both sides, including some of the hidden costs.
Chances are parents, governors and staff are confused by SEND acronyms.
There’s more jargon than you think!
This free guide helps everyone to better navigate the SEND maze.
Need to support SEND kids to learn about sexuality and gender?
Here’s books and links to help work through the knowledge they need.
As featured at the SAYiT conference on SEND & LGBTQ+.
Schools are a front line service.
So, what role do school governors have when it comes to mental health? And, what questions can they ask to support mental health of pupils and staff?
Do you hesitate when engaging with trans people because you don’t want to say the wrong thing?
Or do you just want to keep up to date?
If so, check out this summary of the key info.
Staff hope they’ll never need to attend court as part of their job.
If they do need to appear as a witness, here’s 5 tips to help.
A mysterious change among young people in one part of north Sheffield….
What was happening?
The answer is an inspiring teacher…
What are the important trends in suspensions from schools?
For school leaders, teachers & parents.
Data is from the July 2023 DfE release.
What must you include in your SEND information report?
Checklists to dowload plus a few helpful extras – for schools, academies and PRUs.
Seven tips to make your school’s documents more accessible.
It focuses on online documents. These form a large part of a school’s information for new parents and carers.
Does your child need a COVID test?
We created this free booklet, designed to help them understand testing and answer their questions.
Written in partnership with Widgit Online – our favourite producer of visuals.
Face masks have become compulsory in shops in England.
So what next for schools?
And what can we learn from when we needed to belt up?
29/07/2020
Ofsted run consultations each time they release a new handbook.
Did they listen to the needs of children with hearing impairments and visual impairments?
Yes – Click to read more.
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If your project is not something we can support you with, we’ll say so. We’re driven to do the best for young people and if we can’t do that, we think it’s best to step aside.