SEND students see their artwork up in lights at the Old Street Digital Canvas
Unique artistic creations from students at New City College are being displayed on one of London’s most impressive digital displays – the Old Street Digital…
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.
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How a Sunderland researcher is ensuring children with SEND have their voices heard
A Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) expert from the University of Sunderland has created an innovative and inclusive programme to help children and young…
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…
Free online module launches to support autistic individuals into FE
A new online module for training providers has been developed that’s designed to increase the number of autistic individuals choosing and succeeding in further education…
Sandwell College invests in expanded provision for Students with complex needs
Sandwell College @sandwellcollege, has announced the expansion of its leading Complex Needs Provision, doubling the number of places it can offer to young people from…
Becky Francis to Chair Curriculum and Assessment Review
A broader, richer, cutting-edge curriculum that drives high and rising school standards and sets all young people up for life and work will be central…
New postgraduate certificate in special educational needs and disability (SEND) for education professionals
A new programme to support education professionals in developing their knowledge and understanding of effective provision and practice for children and young people with SEND…
Bridget Phillipson’s Letter to the Education Workforce – Sector Reaction
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has written a letter to the education workforces to make clear the valuable role they will play in the government’s agenda…