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.

The Children’s Commissioner for England report looks into the spending on speech and language therapy services (SLT) for children

Councils need more funding and resources to deal with the increase in Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans

The Education Secretary is launching a Call for Evidence on the funding arrangements for pupils with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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.

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.

The current SEND funding deficit could double to an estimated £806 million next year, possibly rising to £1.6 billion in 2020.

Councils will receive £250 million over the next two years to provide support for children and young people with complex SEND.

nasen is to receive £1.4 million from the Department for Education to improve access and inclusion in early years.

SEND association nasen has held its awards in celebration of those who make a real difference to young people with SEND.

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.

Mayor of London is urged to keep pressure on government to ensure funding increases per pupil with high needs, and the creation of new special schools where the need is greatest.

In April 2018, nasen was awarded the DfE SEND Schools Workforce Contract which will be delivered through the Whole School SEND Consortium. Dr Adam Boddison examines what this aims to achieve

Students learning with a disability often require adaptive or assistive technology to support their education. Charity Royal Blind investigates what technologies are available

Two new resources for early-years SEND provision have been created by the Department for Education and will be hosted by nasen

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