03/02/2026 - 10:38
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) and IMPOWER have announced a new partnership offering insight and practical support to local SEND systems at a critical point in SEND system reform.
While the Schools White Paper is yet to be published, we examine the steps the government has already taken to reform the SEND system – from saying it will take on long-term funding risk, to investing in early intervention, local provision and enabling closer collaboration with health services
23/10/2025 - 09:56
The number of EHCP needs assessments conducted by local authorities has increased by 250 per cent between 2013 and 2024, research by the IPPR reveals.
As mainstream schools strive to become more inclusive, new research from Inclusion in Practice sheds light on what truly works
24/10/2019 - 10:17
An Education Comittee report found that poor implementation of SEND reforms has put local authorities under pressure, left schools struggling to cope and thrown families into crisis.
11/06/2019 - 09:48
The Children’s Commissioner for England report looks into the spending on speech and language therapy services (SLT) for children
06/06/2019 - 08:16
Councils need more funding and resources to deal with the increase in Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans
03/05/2019 - 09:58
The Education Secretary is launching a Call for Evidence on the funding arrangements for pupils with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
05/03/2019 - 11:34
New research commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has raised concerns about an increase in ‘off-rolling’ of SEND pupils of secondary school age.
11/01/2019 - 10:59
Two new specialist schools will be built in Essex and Hounslow, helping to meet the local need for school places for children with some of the most complex needs.
18/12/2018 - 10:27
The current SEND funding deficit could double to an estimated £806 million next year, possibly rising to £1.6 billion in 2020.
17/12/2018 - 09:16
Councils will receive £250 million over the next two years to provide support for children and young people with complex SEND.
15/11/2018 - 09:24
nasen is to receive £1.4 million from the Department for Education to improve access and inclusion in early years.
22/10/2018 - 12:36
SEND association nasen has held its awards in celebration of those who make a real difference to young people with SEND.
05/10/2018 - 10:01
Regional SEND Leaders have been appointed for every Regional School Commissioner area across the country and will help drive up standards in SEND expertise and practice.
