Understanding Ofsted’s New Report Card: From ‘Causing Concern’ to ‘Exemplary’
Proposals for a new inspection model include: Ofsted has today launched a major consultation, seeking the views of parents, carers, professionals and learners, on a…
SEND
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs or Disability.
Our SEND thought leadership articles are written by experts to provide ideas and solutions to support your learners and how to equip your staff and team.
We have articles ranging from strategy to articles around Additional Learning Support for Apprentices and funding from ESFA.
Progression rates for young people
Progression rates for young people with SEND, lag well behind other nineteen year olds. According to the latest Government figures, in 2021/22 just 18% of young people with learning disabilities and/or disabilities (LLDD) participated in Further Education or Skills Training.
In Higher Education the numbers are even lower, with just 8.7% of young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Statement of SEN, progressing to Higher Education by age 19, compared to 48.6% for those with no SEN.
Read more about the SEND Review here.
Find all articles about SEND here on FE News.
Overworld AMP: AIM’s 2024 Recognised Centre of the Year
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Solving the SEND Crisis – Education Committee Launches Major Inquiry | Sector Reaction
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SEND in Crisis: The Broken Bridge to Adulthood
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CDI Welcomes Revisions to the Gatsby Benchmarks
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SEND students see their artwork up in lights at the Old Street Digital Canvas
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How a Sunderland researcher is ensuring children with SEND have their voices heard
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Young people build career skills with Supported Internships at Amazon
Young people from across the UK have boosted their career skills by taking part in Supported Internships at Amazon. Amazon launched its Supported Internship programme in 2021,…
A New Report Highlights Challenges in YOIs Education
A comprehensive new report has revealed significant challenges in educational provision at England’s young offender institutions (YOIs) over the past decade. The review, covering 2014…
At last…useful English/maths flex for apprentices with learning difficulties!
“There is a big debate to be had about whether we are actually teaching and training the right things” I am absolutely delighted to see…
