Haringey’s first Family Hub is now open
Haringey has launched the first-ever family hub to support children, young people and their families, with the first venue opening its doors at the Triangle…
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.
Exploring the Intersection of Social Class and Psychological Support
Exploring the Intersection of Social Class and Psychological Support: Insights from Conversations that Influence SEND educational outcomes. The significance of social class has been widely…
Students star in top regional sporting event for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
140 students from colleges across the North-West gathered in Manchester last Friday to participate in one of the region’s leading sports days for young people…
Mental health, pupil attendance, teacher recruitment and UK’s Covid-19 inquiry feature in brand new Committee Corridor podcast
Committee Corridor: Select committee podcast returns with two new hosts and focus on equalities and democratic engagement It is ‘absolutely morally correct’ that children’s voices…
Inclusive Education: Addressing Social Class Disparities in SEND Support and Development
Inclusive education aims to provide equal opportunities and support for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). However, the impact of…
Falling behind: SEND students in North East need more tutoring support, experts warn
Recent data reveals special education needs (SEND) children in the North East have the lowest participation rate in the National Tutoring Programme, accounting for less…
The Intersectionality of Theory of Mind in 21st-Century Education: Insights for Inclusion
This article explores the intersectionality of the theory of mind in 21st-century education and its implications for inclusive practices. Drawing on scholarly discussions and referencing…
A critical analysis and business case for an engineering company to engage individuals with SEND
A critical analysis and business case for an engineering company to engage individuals with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) and ND. “Nothing about us…
FE and the SEND Review
Emma Sanderson, Managing Director, Options Autism, discusses the current challenges faced by young people with SEND in finding appropriate FE provision, the role of specialist…
Bradford College Celebrates Ofsted ‘Good’ for Teacher Training
Teacher training provision at Bradford College has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating after a recent Ofsted inspection. The latest report awarded all areas of Primary,…