Lauren Brown - QE Insights
@laurendigest.bsky.social
Former teacher, SENDCo and Deputy Head - now writing articles for the #Twinkl newsroom, QE Insights, about all things SEND.
New NFER report released today highlights the uneven distribution of SEND across schools - some with six times as many pupils with additional needs.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9e2bl
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9e2bl
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
New NFER report released today highlights the uneven distribution of SEND across schools - some with six times as many pupils with additional needs.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9e2bl
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9e2bl
Report reveals many teachers received less than a day's training on SEND last year.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1415fm
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1415fm
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Report reveals many teachers received less than a day's training on SEND last year.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1415fm
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1415fm
With the new #Ofsted framework being rolled out this week, Senior HMI for SEND, Adam Sproston, shares what educators and families can expect with the enhanced focus on inclusion.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16kw7v
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16kw7v
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
With the new #Ofsted framework being rolled out this week, Senior HMI for SEND, Adam Sproston, shares what educators and families can expect with the enhanced focus on inclusion.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16kw7v
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16kw7v
Best Start Family Hubs are set to be rolled out to every LA in the country.
What SEND support can families expect?
Find out more, including new recommendations from the Centre for Young lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social:
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www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1i45t8
What SEND support can families expect?
Find out more, including new recommendations from the Centre for Young lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social:
👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1i45t8
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Best Start Family Hubs are set to be rolled out to every LA in the country.
What SEND support can families expect?
Find out more, including new recommendations from the Centre for Young lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social:
👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1i45t8
What SEND support can families expect?
Find out more, including new recommendations from the Centre for Young lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social:
👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1i45t8
The Curriculum and Assessment Review report is out, along with the government's response.
Find out where SEND sits in the recommendations and future plans: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yhgc8
Find out where SEND sits in the recommendations and future plans: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yhgc8
November 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The Curriculum and Assessment Review report is out, along with the government's response.
Find out where SEND sits in the recommendations and future plans: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yhgc8
Find out where SEND sits in the recommendations and future plans: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yhgc8
October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth - QE Insights takes a look at #ADHD in girls and how home and school can recognise and support it.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/197sj8
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/197sj8
October 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth - QE Insights takes a look at #ADHD in girls and how home and school can recognise and support it.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/197sj8
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/197sj8
October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Sir Martyn Oliver says schools shouldn't need to choose between inclusion and behaviour.
The #Ofsted chief states: 'Inclusion demands high standards'.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1my70f
The #Ofsted chief states: 'Inclusion demands high standards'.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1my70f
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Sir Martyn Oliver says schools shouldn't need to choose between inclusion and behaviour.
The #Ofsted chief states: 'Inclusion demands high standards'.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1my70f
The #Ofsted chief states: 'Inclusion demands high standards'.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1my70f
Assistive technology can be a crucial tool for learners with SEND, but latest data shows 'modest' uptake by educators.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qt5tc
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qt5tc
October 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Assistive technology can be a crucial tool for learners with SEND, but latest data shows 'modest' uptake by educators.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qt5tc
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qt5tc
It's #DLDday today, so here's what speech and language specialist, Ella Mckenzie, wants people to know about Developmental Language Disorder #DLD.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9p531
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9p531
October 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It's #DLDday today, so here's what speech and language specialist, Ella Mckenzie, wants people to know about Developmental Language Disorder #DLD.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9p531
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9p531
The Sutton Trust reveals the extent of the financial implications that can come with having a child with SEND in England.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uiord
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uiord
October 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The Sutton Trust reveals the extent of the financial implications that can come with having a child with SEND in England.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uiord
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uiord
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on additional learning needs (ALN) data.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/srgvn
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/srgvn
October 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on additional learning needs (ALN) data.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/srgvn
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/srgvn
DfE reveals new financial incentive for SEND-specialist teacher trainees at further education level, after Ofsted finds current training ‘too basic’.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cekz5
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cekz5
October 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
DfE reveals new financial incentive for SEND-specialist teacher trainees at further education level, after Ofsted finds current training ‘too basic’.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cekz5
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cekz5
Institute of Fiscal Studies reveals pupils with EHCPs or CDLA are more likely to come from the ‘most deprived tenth of neighbourhoods'.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ljcwb
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ljcwb
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October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Institute of Fiscal Studies reveals pupils with EHCPs or CDLA are more likely to come from the ‘most deprived tenth of neighbourhoods'.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ljcwb
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ljcwb
Bridget Phillipson confirms further SEND training for educators is 'essential'.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fcv2r
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fcv2r
October 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Bridget Phillipson confirms further SEND training for educators is 'essential'.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fcv2r
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fcv2r
Manychildren with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile miss school regularly or find it hard to attend.
I recently sat down with authors and PDA advocates Georgina Benger & Caryn Price to discuss one of their latest books about PDA approaches: Olive’s Day.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jzc5g
I recently sat down with authors and PDA advocates Georgina Benger & Caryn Price to discuss one of their latest books about PDA approaches: Olive’s Day.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jzc5g
September 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Manychildren with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile miss school regularly or find it hard to attend.
I recently sat down with authors and PDA advocates Georgina Benger & Caryn Price to discuss one of their latest books about PDA approaches: Olive’s Day.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jzc5g
I recently sat down with authors and PDA advocates Georgina Benger & Caryn Price to discuss one of their latest books about PDA approaches: Olive’s Day.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jzc5g
September has been a busy month for SEND news and updates.
From #Ofsted to the SEND inquiry, catch up with Digest here:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zro5r
From #Ofsted to the SEND inquiry, catch up with Digest here:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zro5r
September 26, 2025 at 6:37 AM
September has been a busy month for SEND news and updates.
From #Ofsted to the SEND inquiry, catch up with Digest here:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zro5r
From #Ofsted to the SEND inquiry, catch up with Digest here:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zro5r
Starting out on the NPQ for SENCOs soon, or considering it? Here's some advice from those already doing the course:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12qqt3
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12qqt3
September 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Starting out on the NPQ for SENCOs soon, or considering it? Here's some advice from those already doing the course:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12qqt3
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12qqt3
Georgina Durrant spoke with MP Helen Hayes about the Education Committee's recent report on the SEND system, speaking of the 'deep trauma' faced by parents.
Find out what they discussed:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17szt5
Find out what they discussed:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17szt5
September 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Georgina Durrant spoke with MP Helen Hayes about the Education Committee's recent report on the SEND system, speaking of the 'deep trauma' faced by parents.
Find out what they discussed:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17szt5
Find out what they discussed:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17szt5
MPs have released a report calling the current SEND system 'fragmented' and 'unclear'.
They make recommendations for the upcoming reforms.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/195igs
They make recommendations for the upcoming reforms.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/195igs
September 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
MPs have released a report calling the current SEND system 'fragmented' and 'unclear'.
They make recommendations for the upcoming reforms.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/195igs
They make recommendations for the upcoming reforms.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/195igs
Ofsted's new framework says SENDCos should have power and authority within a school's leadership structure to 'make a positive difference' for pupils with SEND.
However, many are still not part of their school's leadership team.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uojp2
However, many are still not part of their school's leadership team.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uojp2
September 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Ofsted's new framework says SENDCos should have power and authority within a school's leadership structure to 'make a positive difference' for pupils with SEND.
However, many are still not part of their school's leadership team.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uojp2
However, many are still not part of their school's leadership team.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uojp2
A survey of SENDCos reveals the disparity in pay approaches across the country, with some receiving no allowance for undertaking the role.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s9kcc
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s9kcc
September 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
A survey of SENDCos reveals the disparity in pay approaches across the country, with some receiving no allowance for undertaking the role.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s9kcc
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s9kcc
Government hails biggest ‘improvement in attendance for a decade’, but SEND absence gap widens.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f5h0b
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f5h0b
September 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Government hails biggest ‘improvement in attendance for a decade’, but SEND absence gap widens.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f5h0b
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f5h0b
As schools await news of SEND reforms this autumn, 3000 educators told Teacher Tapp what they want to change.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18bxg7
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18bxg7
September 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM
As schools await news of SEND reforms this autumn, 3000 educators told Teacher Tapp what they want to change.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18bxg7
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18bxg7
As the new school year begins, Digest has your key SEND dates in one place:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cezem
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cezem
September 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
As the new school year begins, Digest has your key SEND dates in one place:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cezem
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cezem