@librarianj.bsky.social
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Most school leaders 'struggling' to support SEND pupils “We have children who would benefit from specialist provision…but the LA will not state this until the placement with us ‘fails’ and we can’t meet need and the child is in distress,”www.tes.com/magazine/news/sp...
Most school leaders 'struggling' to support pupils with SEND
Headteachers say pupils with SEND who should be taught in specialist provision have to remain in mainstream schools because of a lack of places
www.tes.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Most school leaders 'struggling' to support SEND pupils “We have children who would benefit from specialist provision…but the LA will not state this until the placement with us ‘fails’ and we can’t meet need and the child is in distress,”www.tes.com/magazine/news/sp...
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A county council has reimbursed a total of £26,475 to parents who used private educational psychologists due to a backlog.
Surrey County Council paid out to 27 families of children with SEN who had to go private between the 2023 summer term and May 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Surrey County Council paid out to 27 families of children with SEN who had to go private between the 2023 summer term and May 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Private educational psychologist assessments refunded by council
Families went private due to a lack of qualified professionals at Surrey County Council.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A county council has reimbursed a total of £26,475 to parents who used private educational psychologists due to a backlog.
Surrey County Council paid out to 27 families of children with SEN who had to go private between the 2023 summer term and May 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Surrey County Council paid out to 27 families of children with SEN who had to go private between the 2023 summer term and May 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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On SNJ Today: @catrionamoore.bsky.social writes of the empty spaces & unwanted freedom from days structured by caring for her beloved daughter Amy, who recently died, age 17. She celebrates Amy's brilliance at thriving in life despite her #RareDisease #RettSyndrome: www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...
April 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
On SNJ Today: @catrionamoore.bsky.social writes of the empty spaces & unwanted freedom from days structured by caring for her beloved daughter Amy, who recently died, age 17. She celebrates Amy's brilliance at thriving in life despite her #RareDisease #RettSyndrome: www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...
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#SEND Minister Catherine McKinnell: ”We want more children to get the support they need to achieve & thrive in mainstream school alongside their friends and peers." So fund SEND support better? (Also, kids in special schools also have school "friends and peers") www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans...
Special Educational Needs
Department for Education written question – answered at 22 April 2025
www.theyworkforyou.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
#SEND Minister Catherine McKinnell: ”We want more children to get the support they need to achieve & thrive in mainstream school alongside their friends and peers." So fund SEND support better? (Also, kids in special schools also have school "friends and peers") www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans...
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The Government has announced a new independent commission to kickstart work on the long-term reform of social care. The commission, led by Baroness Louise Casey, will set out a vision for adult social care, with the aim to create a National Care Service www.learningdisabilitytoday....
Independent commission to transform social care launched
An independent commission has been launched by the government to help rebuild the adult social care system to meet the current and future needs of the population.
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Government has announced a new independent commission to kickstart work on the long-term reform of social care. The commission, led by Baroness Louise Casey, will set out a vision for adult social care, with the aim to create a National Care Service www.learningdisabilitytoday....
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In Rutland? The LA is coming for your child's #EHCP: The LA says it'll take ‘innovative measures’ at Annual Review to 'rigorously evaluate' if the plan is still needed or "should be removed". Be prepared—Rutland is a DfE Change Programme LA, so ominous for everyone. oakham.nub.news/news...
Rutland Council says it will take ‘its own innovative measures’ to reduce SEN costs
Rutland County Council has said it will carry out its own intervention to protect the authority from the growing costs of educating children with special needs.
oakham.nub.news
November 20, 2024 at 2:20 PM
In Rutland? The LA is coming for your child's #EHCP: The LA says it'll take ‘innovative measures’ at Annual Review to 'rigorously evaluate' if the plan is still needed or "should be removed". Be prepared—Rutland is a DfE Change Programme LA, so ominous for everyone. oakham.nub.news/news...
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If you’re a parent of a disabled child who relies on the LA to provide transport to school, please consider taking part in this survey.
Contact A Family are campaigning for better transport to school, esp for those who are not of statutory school age. #SEND
www.surveymonkey.com/r/TransportM...
Contact A Family are campaigning for better transport to school, esp for those who are not of statutory school age. #SEND
www.surveymonkey.com/r/TransportM...
Transport Matters Survey
Take this survey and help Contact campaign for better transport for disabled children and young people
www.surveymonkey.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:51 AM
If you’re a parent of a disabled child who relies on the LA to provide transport to school, please consider taking part in this survey.
Contact A Family are campaigning for better transport to school, esp for those who are not of statutory school age. #SEND
www.surveymonkey.com/r/TransportM...
Contact A Family are campaigning for better transport to school, esp for those who are not of statutory school age. #SEND
www.surveymonkey.com/r/TransportM...
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..Lenehan warned “We cannot get to a point in a SEND system where we're approaching 20% of children needing EHCPs” 4.8% is a LONG way from 20%— and would be a massive sign schools are not inclusive.1/2
Council bankruptcy fear 'dominates' SEND reform thinking
Government adviser calls for 'clarity' on statutory override that is due to come to an end in 2026
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 12, 2024 at 5:36 PM
..Lenehan warned “We cannot get to a point in a SEND system where we're approaching 20% of children needing EHCPs” 4.8% is a LONG way from 20%— and would be a massive sign schools are not inclusive.1/2
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Hearing today about parents of children with special educational needs being fined for non-attendence, when school has failed to meet those needs. Outrageous.
November 15, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Hearing today about parents of children with special educational needs being fined for non-attendence, when school has failed to meet those needs. Outrageous.