Autistic pupils are often held back not by their ability, but by school environments that fail to meet their needs. Stephanie Smith, head of school at The Cavendish School, outlines five practical ways schools can create more inclusive learning environments where autistic children can engage, succeed and thrive

The government’s schools white paper outlines plans to reform the SEND system, with proposals including a tiered approach to support, increased involvement from health professionals, and funding to make mainstream school more inclusive. We explore the changes

The government has confirmed the continuation of the Inclusion 2028 grant programme, reinforcing its commitment to creating more inclusive opportunities in PE, school sport and physical activity for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

The government’s new Education Estates Strategy sets out a decade-long plan to rebuild, renew and modernise schools and colleges across England, with major investment aimed at creating high quality, safer, more inclusive and climate-resilient learning environments