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£24 million regional fund for children's social care, including funding to support unaccompanied minors
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Vicky Ford addresses the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) annual conference
Long-standing problems in the system of care for children and young people with SEND have been made even worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from Ofsted has found.
Amanda Spielman discusses the current challenges in the SEND system and the part Ofsted can play in driving improvements.
A new research report shows that some pupils with SEND in mainstream schools are not getting enough help to support their learning and development.
Revisits to areas with a written statement of action will start from April 2021. Full inspection will resume from June 2021.
Further funding to help raise educational standards, improve services and provide practical support to children with special educational needs and disabilities
The Chief Inspector of Education and Children’s Social Care has warned that the invisibility of vulnerable children as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic should be a matter of national concern.
Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford announces new research aimed at helping to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people with SEND.
Ofsted and CQC will visit local areas to support strengthening special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) systems in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, before returning to full inspections when it is right to do so.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, discusses the challenges facing the SEND system, along with Ofsted and CQC’s role going forward.
More than 11,000 vulnerable young people to receive support to move into next stage of education or employment
The multi-million-pound settlement will help low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children with the cost of equipment, goods or services
Michelle Donelan writes to children's services directors about extending the current special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal trial.
Call for evidence on high needs funding announced in speech to NAHT conference
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Damian Hinds asks schools, colleges and local authorities how the funding system for pupils with special needs and disabilities could improve
Over 600 Educational Psychologist trainees will receive free tuition and grants – backed by £31.6 million
Around 3,500 extra school places to be created for pupils facing the biggest challenges in their education
The Secretary of State’s announcement of measures to address high needs pressures.
Education Secretary Damian Hinds has announced an additional £350 million to support children with complex needs and disabilities.
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