SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
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Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
War hero teacher faces jail over student relationship
A former soldier who retrained as a teacher after being injured in Afghanistan faces prison after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old pupil at the prestigious school where he taught.
Harvey's heartbreaking plea: 'Why can't I have a friend?'
A mother's emotional account of her 11-year-old son Harvey's desperate search for friendship and the heartbreaking reality of childhood isolation affecting many families across the UK.
Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Daughter's rare condition breaks hearts daily
Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a family coping with their daughter's rare Cri Du Chat syndrome, revealing the daily challenges and emotional toll of caring for a child with complex needs.
Eamonn Holmes' rage over special needs support
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes launches emotional attack on special needs support system while battling chronic pain and mobility issues in candid television moment.
Exam Time Allowances for Neurodivergent Students Scrutinised
New research reveals concerning disparities in how schools grant additional exam time to students with ADHD and autism, raising questions about educational equity across the UK.
The Teacher Gift They Secretly Dread Revealed
Discover why that traditional teacher gift might be causing more stress than smiles in the staff room, and learn what educators truly appreciate receiving.
Trump's 'special needs' education department plan criticised
Former President Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting he'd rename the Department of Education to include 'special needs' terminology, drawing criticism from disability advocates and educators.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
Disabled boy's special pram stolen in Sydney
A family in Kurnell is devastated after callous thieves stole a customised pram vital for their disabled son's mobility and comfort, sparking a community-wide search.
Autistic girl, 5, vanishes from Texas elementary school
A five-year-old autistic girl wandered unnoticed from her Texas elementary school, triggering a massive search operation and raising serious questions about school security protocols for vulnerable children.
Epileptic pupil beaten with trumpet in Miami school attack
Shocking footage reveals brutal classroom assault on vulnerable student with special needs at Miami-Dade County Public School, sparking outrage and investigation.
Teen drowns in River Taff after jump dare
A coroner's court hears the heartbreaking details of 15-year-old Dylan Rhys's death after he jumped into the River Taff following encouragement from friends, raising serious questions about support for children with additional needs.
Mother admits killing autistic son in court case
A mother has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her 11-year-old autistic son in a tragic case that has shocked the nation and raised questions about support for families with special needs children.
Kellie Bright reveals son's autism diagnosis
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright opens up about her son's autism diagnosis and calls for urgent improvements to the UK's special educational needs system in powerful BBC Panorama interview.
Kellie Bright reveals son's autism diagnosis in BBC documentary
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright opens up about her son's autism journey and the challenges facing SEND families in powerful BBC Panorama documentary.
Sober parenting: Supporting autistic son through recovery
A mother's heartfelt account of navigating parenthood while maintaining sobriety and supporting her 11-year-old autistic son through life's challenges.
Special needs school funding crisis deepens
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
Cambridge University leads historic GCSE reform in England
Cambridge University pioneers major GCSE reform in England, replacing traditional exams with teacher assessments to combat educational inequality and transform learning approaches.
Teacher charged after masked 'gangbang' and classroom outburst
A middle school teacher from Indiana faces multiple criminal charges following disturbing allegations involving a masked encounter and explicit classroom conduct that left students traumatised.
Teacher weeps in court over student relationship
A former maths teacher faces prison after weeping in court while confessing to a sexual relationship with a teenage student, in a shocking case that has rocked the education community.
Teacher jailed for sexual assault on pupil
A supply teacher from Great Bardfield has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual activity with a 16-year-old student at a secondary school in Essex.
Teacher beats six brain tumours to return to classroom
Inspirational teacher Amy Hardwick battles through six brain tumours and radical surgery to make an extraordinary return to the profession she loves, proving the power of resilience.
'Superteacher' jailed for sexually abusing and raping pupil
Exclusive: Maths teacher Joseph Aiston, once hailed a 'superteacher', begins a 12-year sentence for the systematic sexual abuse and rape of a teenage girl he targeted as his pupil.
Ministers face rebellion over special needs funding crisis
A growing rebellion over the crisis in special educational needs funding is brewing, with parents, councils, and Tory MPs uniting against the government's failing system.
NYC teacher arrested over alleged student relationship
A New York City high school teacher has been arrested and charged after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. Shocking details emerge as authorities investigate.
Teacher Fired After Tying Toddler to Chair in Classroom
A preschool teacher in Virginia has been dismissed after video evidence emerged showing her tying a toddler to a chair. The distressing incident, captured on classroom cameras, has sparked outrage and an ongoing investigation.
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