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Children's Minister Edward Timpson writes to teachers, colleges, local authorities and parents about the SEND reforms.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Children's Minister addresses The Key at the Improving the progress of pupils with special educational needs conference.
DfE and MOJ to lead review of SEND disagreement resolution arrangements as required by the Children and Families Act 2014.
Reception held in Lancaster House, London, to show gratitude for young people’s assistance.
The biggest education reforms in a generation for children and young people with special educational needs became law on Monday 1 September 2014.
Findings published today show families test-driving new special educational needs and disabilities system feel more supported than ever.
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson addresses the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) annual conference.
Councils to receive share of £45 million to prepare for overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support.
Over 1.5 million children and young people to benefit from special educational needs and disability (SEND) pathfinder champions.
Teachers and SEN support staff will be able to apply for funds worth up to £1 million to develop specialist skills.
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces a £300,000 boost to help more young disabled people play sport.
New changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children.
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson addresses an event hosted by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) and In Control.
New £30 million fund for more than 1,800 independent supporters to help parents navigate the new special educational needs process.
Parents trialling the government’s new special educational needs (SEN) reforms are happier than ever with the support available.
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson speaks about how local areas can prepare for special educational needs reforms.
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson speaks to the Association of Colleges (AoC) about preparations for reforms to special educational needs.
One year to go for further education colleges and independent specialist providers to prepare for changes set out in the Children and Families Bill.
A consultation with more detail on plans to overhaul the special educational needs (SEN) system has been published.
A letter from Children's Minister Edward Timpson to directors of children's services about special educational needs reforms.
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