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Ripon primary school headteacher ‘incredibly proud’ after inspectors award ‘good’ rating… Harrogate Advertiser09:35Ofsted Education England

Ofsted maintains ‘Good’ report for East Brent First School Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News13:41Ofsted Education England

Inspectors say SEND services need to improve in Cambridgeshire Peterborough Telegraph15:21Peterborough (city) Cambridgeshire England

SEND services need to improve as children face delays and ‘inconsistent experiences’ Fenland Citizen06:06Peterborough (city) Cambridgeshire England

Leicester's post-16 SEND transport decision 'called in' for scrutiny Leicestershire Live18:28Leicester (city) Leicestershire Students

School transport funding decision to be reviewed BBC10:37Leicester (city) Leicestershire Students

Whitmore High School retains ‘Outstanding’ rating across all areas in latest Ofsted inspection Harrow Online20:01Ofsted Harrow London

Rivendell Flying High Academy rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas following first inspection by Ofsted Gedling Eye11:10Ofsted Harrow London

Founders of support group for SEND mothers raise £1,500 by completing sponsored Brecon Beacons… Northampton Chronicle & Echo13:30Brecon Beacons Mergers and Acquisitions Devon

New digital tool to help young people’s career development Dawlish Gazette10:00Brecon Beacons Mergers and Acquisitions Devon

Council to pay parent £100 after failing to comply with Ombudsman ‘remedy’ Watford Observer14:59Social Care England London

Opinion: SEND crisis needs to be a national conversation East Anglian Daily Times08:50Social Care England London

Former school earmarked to become specialist SEND facility East Anglian Daily Times16:10Family Suffolk

More than 50% of Send children miss school - MP BBC05:48Family Suffolk

Central Bedfordshire Council at fault over failure to provide education for bullied child Bedford Independent11:52Bedford Bedfordshire England

Central Beds Council pays £300 to mum after bullied daughter missed 6 months of school Bedford Times & Citizen10:48Bedford Bedfordshire England

Bolton specialist provider nominated in 'Oscars of education' Yahoo! UK & Ireland05:01Oscars

Bristol schools trust up for big award after tripling speech support Bristol Live13:20Oscars

250,000 SEND pupils could lose their legal guarantees of extra support i News17:51Disability

Council lobbying 'on a daily basis' for SEND school Bracknell News07:51Disability

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Whitmore High School retains ‘Outstanding’ rating across all areas in latest Ofsted inspection Harrow Online20:01

In the last 4 hours

250,000 SEND pupils could lose their legal guarantees of extra support i News17:51

Teaching assistant jailed for seven years over horrific abuse of disabled children could be one … MailOnline17:49

Delay in opening special school is having ‘negative impact’ on children Lynn News17:07

In the last 6 hours

I'm a born and bred Jarrow lad and can't explain how it feels to be South Tyneside's new mayor Shields Gazette15:24

Inspectors say send services need to improve in Cambridgeshire Peterborough Telegraph15:21

Parents demand special needs improvements BBC15:08

One week to go until Herefordshire’s first celebration week for SEND families Herefordshire Council (Press Release)15:04

East Lancs MP tackles Prime Minister on special education shortfall Lancashire Telegraph15:03

New Mayor for South Tyneside South Tyneside Council (Press Release)14:51

Abuser of disabled children may have 81 victims BBC14:48

Private school fees soar by eye-watering 22.6pc as impact of Labour's punishing VAT tax raid… MailOnline14:36

In the last 8 hours

I’m absolutely delighted with this Ofsted report and proud of our achievement says Red House… Sunderland Echo13:31

Founders of support group for send mothers raise £1,500 by completing sponsored Brecon Beacons… Northampton Chronicle & Echo13:30

Springfield Community Primary School in Burnley celebrates achieving Sendia Inclusion Award Burnley Express13:06

Union calls for end to ‘precarious’ temporary contracts for NI school support workers Belfast Telegraph12:52

Education Minister warns of underfunding in special educational needs Jersey Evening Post12:09

'Ambitious' Acklam school rated 'good' by Ofsted - but attendance for minority to improve Teesside Live12:08

Earlier today

Independents plan for new term at County Hall Lancashire Telegraph12:00

SEND lawyer attacks councils over mediation approach Law Gazette11:52

CIO interview - West Northamptonshire innovation team set to transform EHCP processes with AI Diginomica11:46

School transport funding decision to be reviewed BBC10:37

Isle of Wight parents face increased costs for Post 16 SEND travel assistance OnTheWight09:46

Ripon primary school headteacher ‘incredibly proud’ after inspectors award ‘good’ rating… Harrogate Advertiser09:35

£300,000 for SEND-focused PE and sport programme Education Business09:35

NAHT responds to government plan to improve access to sport for pupils with SEND National Association of Head Teachers (Press Release)09:06

Find out about courses for adult learners with additional needs City Of Wolverhampton Council (Press Release)08:06

Ofsted finds shortcomings at secondary school BBC08:02

New send and inclusion strategy introduced by Slough Council Slough Observer06:39

Letter: Sidmouth can be proud to have a passionate new county councillor Sidmouth Herald06:24

Wiltshire send webinar to support children through educational transitions Gazette and Herald06:09

SEND services need to improve as children face delays and ‘inconsistent experiences’ Fenland Citizen06:06

Fees have risen more than government predicted, private schools say BBC06:03

Ryecroft Academy: Leeds school completes Ofsted transformation after 12 years of improvements Yorkshire Evening Post04:45

Island parents to pay more for Post 16 SEND travel assistance Isle of Wight County Press00:14

Improved PE and sport for more than 240,000 pupils with SEND GOV.UK (Press Release)00:10

Yesterday

Derbyshire planners move closer to finalising controversial village housing scheme for 1,800… Derbyshire Times23:09 14-May-25

Leicester's post-16 send transport decision 'called in' for scrutiny Leicestershire Live18:28 14-May-25

Five takeaways from council leader in hotseat BBC15:45 14-May-25

Launch of cognition for smart kids and teens National World15:02 14-May-25

New SEND Qualification launching for Teaching Assistants FE News.co.uk14:31 14-May-25

Redbridge in £2.2m SEND investment Yellow Advertiser14:22 14-May-25

Taunton youngster cycles John O'Groats to Lands End Somerset County Gazette14:04 14-May-25

Reform UK has appointed Alan Graves as its Derbyshire County Council leader Derbyshire Times13:50 14-May-25

Former Derby Mayor Alan Graves chosen as Reform's Derbyshire leader Derbyshire Live13:38 14-May-25

Bristol schools trust up for big award after tripling speech support Bristol Live13:20 14-May-25

MPs hear sanctions call for Send tribunal failures Local Government Chronicle11:48 14-May-25

Rivendell Flying High Academy rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas following first inspection by Ofsted Gedling Eye11:10 14-May-25

Lancashire's new independent county councillors reveal how they will operate Blackpool Gazette11:00 14-May-25

Special educational needs services in Cambridgeshire need to be improved, say Ofsted Cambs Times09:03 14-May-25

Slough special educational needs and disabilities and inclusion strategy published Slough Borough Council (Press Release)08:53 14-May-25

Opinion: Send crisis needs to be a national conversation East Anglian Daily Times08:50 14-May-25

Council to increase school transport payments BBC08:29 14-May-25

Swindon school with over 1,000 pupils learns Ofsted rating Swindon Advertiser08:26 14-May-25

Council leader to discuss SEN and devolution BBC07:07 14-May-25

Teen musician with hearing loss to record abroad BBC06:41 14-May-25

Services that support Send children told to improve BBC06:31 14-May-25

Popular 'forest of imagination' pop-up coming to country park Bracknell News05:59 14-May-25

Stroud send school fundraising for new inclusive playground Stroud News & Journal, Gloucestershire05:54 14-May-25

In the last 7 days

Find out if your school overspent last year ITV18:45 13-May-25

Staffordshire mother launches parent coach business with county council support Staffordshire County Council (Press Release)17:32 13-May-25

First special educational needs and disabilities hubs planned for Lincolnshire schools LincolnshireWorld16:53 13-May-25

Say yes to Knowsley and view our latest vacancies Knowsley News16:21 13-May-25

Ofsted maintains ‘Good’ report for East Brent First School Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News13:41 13-May-25

Northamptonshire school 'inadequate' and 'requires improvement' in all areas due to concerns… Daventry Express13:27 13-May-25

School praised for ambitious plans to expand nursery and send support Redditch Advertiser, Worcestershire12:03 13-May-25

Helping pupils with additional needs thrive in mainstream schools Lincolnshire County Council (Press Release)11:33 13-May-25

Racial bias when diverting children from the justice system highlighted in new report University of Bedfordshire10:43 13-May-25

£2,300 payout for Bucks mum after daughter missed three school terms due to Ehcp delays Bucks Herald10:07 13-May-25

£2,300 payout for Bucks mum as daughter missed three school terms due to Ehcp delays Bucks Free Press10:01 13-May-25

New digital tool to help young people’s career development Dawlish Gazette10:00 13-May-25

Send is not overdiagnosed: My take as a send student and tutor North West Bylines07:49 13-May-25

Assistive and Accessible Transport Spring Reception Policy Connect07:09 13-May-25

Stoke-on-Trent council overspends special needs school transport budget by £3m Stoke-On-Trent Live05:56 13-May-25

Council publishes plan to improve send services Bracknell News05:34 13-May-25

New digital tool to help young people with career development Exmouth Journal05:17 13-May-25

Pupils achieve highly at a school where they feel happy and safe Yahoo! UK & Ireland05:03 13-May-25

Leeds school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted after dramatic turnaround Leeds Live04:07 13-May-25

Nursling Primary School graded after inspection by Ofsted Daily Echo03:37 13-May-25

Over 2,500 classroom assistants on temp contracts despite four years service, says union Belfast Live22:11 12-May-25

Praise for school where reading a priority BBC19:22 12-May-25

Special school plans extension to boost places BBC17:56 12-May-25

Read full Ofsted report for outstanding Harpenden secondary school Herts Advertiser17:45 12-May-25

Former school earmarked to become specialist send facility East Anglian Daily Times16:10 12-May-25

New teachers inspire next generation of designers Liverpool John Moores University15:47 12-May-25

5 Altcoins Crypto Whales are Buying after the US-China Trade Deal BeInCrypto15:41 12-May-25

Northern Ireland: Department statistics reveal nearly 15,000 low-paid education support workers on precarious temporary … Unite the union (Press Release)15:28 12-May-25

Council to pay parent £100 after failing to comply with Ombudsman ‘remedy’ Watford Observer14:59 12-May-25

A Forest of Imagination is growing Wokingham Borough Council (Press Release)14:53 12-May-25

Minister for Early Years visits ‘Outstanding’ Children’s Centre Haringey Council (Press Release)14:40 12-May-25

Wandsworth Council sets ambitious new direction for SEND support Wandsworth Borough Council (Press Release)13:38 12-May-25

Volunteers supporting Wirral’s journey to inclusion Wirral Council (Press Release)13:24 12-May-25

Council failed to report scale of SEND crisis Yellow Advertiser12:39 12-May-25

Introducing the One Stockport Family Hubs app Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)11:27 12-May-25

Special needs school allowed to permanently operate Teignmouth Post11:17 12-May-25

Support service gets thumbs up from SEND families City Of Wolverhampton Council (Press Release)09:33 12-May-25

Specialist education provider snapped up by national group TheBusinessDesk.com09:28 12-May-25

Essex Council failed to report scale of SEND crisis for at least six months Your Harlow08:08 12-May-25

Anger as vital new schools for almost 300 children hit by 'frustrating' hold-up Yahoo! UK & Ireland07:22 12-May-25

AI speeding up special educational needs reports BBC06:50 12-May-25

Esports course boosts SEND pupils' school attendance BBC06:46 12-May-25

SEN 'inclusion hub' approved for learning centre BBC06:46 12-May-25

More than 50% of Send children miss school - MP BBC05:48 12-May-25

Jobs in Newcastle you can apply for now with salaries up to £62,000 Chronicle Live16:27 11-May-25

Cumberland: another councillor leaves Labour, this time to go Green North West Bylines14:54 11-May-25

Why is home education on the rise in the capital? BBC08:12 11-May-25

Top marks for Bury school following ‘praiseworthy’ inspection Bury Times07:59 11-May-25

Primary School near Oswestry 'thrilled' after praise in Ofsted report Oswestry and Border Counties Advertizer06:26 11-May-25

Students 'exceptionally well prepared' at 'life changing' Sutton send school provider Yahoo! UK & Ireland05:15 11-May-25

East Thanet Reform county councillors say policies to focus on ‘Family, Community and Country’ The Isle Of Thanet News17:07 10-May-25

Poorly attended holiday club to be overhauled BBC13:42 10-May-25

New building for pupils with special educational needs planned for city school Stoke-On-Trent Live13:00 10-May-25

Accessible play facilities at schools across Reading approved Reading Chronicle06:06 10-May-25

From Send to cycle lanes, how Reform may try to change English councils Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:01 10-May-25

Cost of 20-year old new schools deal could add to special needs crisis Slough Observer05:52 10-May-25

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Latest news on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) schools, educational institutions that cater specifically to students with special educational needs and disabilities. These schools offer tailored educational programs and support services to meet the needs of students with a wide range of disabilities, including physical, sensory, cognitive, and behavioural challenges.

SEND schools may be maintained by local authorities or may be independent schools, and they may offer both mainstream and special education. Some SEND schools may also offer residential care for students who require it.

The goal of SEND schools is to provide students with the necessary support and resources to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. This may include specialised teaching methods, assistive technology, and therapies such as speech and language therapy or occupational therapy.

In the UK, the provision of education for students with SEND is governed by the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. These legislation outline the rights of students with SEND to receive an education that meets their needs, as well as the responsibilities of local authorities and schools to provide this education.

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