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Locations announced for 16 new special free schools and trusts appointed at a further 7 schools, providing thousands of vital places across England.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ofsted has published an independent review of careers guidance in special schools, independent specialist colleges (ISCs) and pupil referral units (PRUs).
Families who have children with SEND will soon receive further support with short breaks, supported internship opportunities and recognition of Down syndrome.
Over a thousand new special school places confirmed, as additional seven special free schools to be built
Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to education. As delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support.
Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the annual lecture about how Ofsted uses research and its wider use in the education sector.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) publish a report on the area SEND consultation and a new area SEND inspection framework.
Amanda Spielman announces the joint Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report on the area SEND consultation and a new area SEND inspection framework.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) annual conference.
Primary school pupils to benefit from phonics and literacy teaching thanks to new government funding
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman announces the launch of a consultation on Ofsted's special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) inspection framework.
A consultation from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission presents a new draft framework for inspecting SEND provision for children and young people.
Strong support in consultation for guidance published today to benefit students with SEND.
Green paper will consult on a stronger national system for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), boosting parent confidence.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Skills, schools and families at the heart of government plans to improve public services and level up left behind areas.
Will Quince gives keynote address to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities
Helen Grant visited Nepal to see the work the UK is doing to help girls get a quality education
The government is providing funding for training to help 2 to 4-year-olds with language and mathematic skills, as part of early years recovery investment.
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