SEND system faces collapse as demand surges
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
A heartwarming Champions League encounter saw Real Madrid players create a magical memory for a young Liverpool supporter with special needs during their Anfield clash.
A Massachusetts man stands trial for allegedly assaulting a Subway employee during an argument over sandwich preparation, in a case highlighting tensions in service industry workplaces.
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been convicted of assaulting his wife during a drunken argument at their family home in Windsor. The shocking verdict comes after a high-profile trial at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court.
A serving soldier's mother reveals shocking details of her teenage daughter's sexual assault by a senior officer, exposing systemic failures in Army safeguarding and sparking demands for urgent reform.
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Dulcie White, 43, sentenced to prison after attacking woman during 'Swiftie' cruise celebration in Florida, court hears shocking details of alcohol-fuelled violence.
A desperate mother reveals how her autistic son has been failed by the education system, facing constant rejections from specialist schools despite clear needs.
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.
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.
Simon Tweed, 58, from Kent, has died weeks after being kicked in the head during an unprovoked attack in Dublin city centre. Gardaí continue hunting for the suspect while his devastated family pays tribute to their 'gentle giant'.
Scotland Yard detectives are hunting a stranger who subjected a woman in her 20s to a horrific sexual assault and racially motivated attack near Westminster Cathedral in central London.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images following serious sexual assault in Park Hall Park, Walsall, as investigation intensifies
Cleveland Police launch urgent investigation after serious assault leaves man with head injuries in Grangetown. Authorities appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
An asylum seeker has been sentenced to two years in prison after sexually assaulting a sleeping woman during a flight to Manchester. The disturbing incident occurred as the victim slept on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul.
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.
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
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.
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes launches emotional attack on special needs support system while battling chronic pain and mobility issues in candid television moment.
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.
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.
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.
Disturbing video emerges of violent confrontation at Texas Whataburger, leading to assault charges against Rebecca Noel as authorities investigate the chaotic fast-food fight.
Former FBI agent Eduardo Valvidia faces serious sexual assault charges after allegedly attacking a woman during an official assignment, raising concerns about law enforcement accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Shocking court case reveals allegations of sexual assault at 35,000 feet as passenger faces trial for attempted rape during UK domestic flight.
Shocking footage reveals brutal classroom assault on vulnerable student with special needs at Miami-Dade County Public School, sparking outrage and investigation.
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.