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.

What do school governors need to know about Children in Care (sometimes referred to as LAC).

The download can be shared with school leaders and staff too.

What are the important trends in suspensions from schools?

For school leaders, teachers & parents.

Data is from the July 2023 DfE release.

Do you know many autistic role models?

Here’s nine who have become successful.

They might just inspire you and your children to dream even bigger.

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.

Are you a SEND Governor?

Do you need to meet your SENCo?

Don’t start from scratch, start from this…

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.

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.

Do you ask over 100 questions?

Or, can you do your Governing Body audit in less than two pages?

Yes!

What are the trends in exclusion?

For school leaders, teachers, governors and parents.

Data is from the July 2022 DfE release.

A mysterious change among young people in one part of north Sheffield….

What was happening?

The answer is an inspiring teacher…

Tips and Tools for SEND documents that people keep on reading.

For academies and maintained schools.

Primary, secondary and special schools.

Maybe. Maybe not.

Autism or ADHD are not instantly rejected.

But that doesn’t mean they will be accepted. Click to read more.

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.

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.

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

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+.

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.

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.