1000 New Family Hubs to Offer SEND Support from April
Families of children with special educational needs will get early, expert help through new Best Start Family Hubs. Find out how the £500m scheme will transform support in your community.
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SEND Crisis: Treasury Must Fund Support for Children
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson must secure Treasury funding to rescue SEND support system. Thousands of children with special needs face exclusion without urgent intervention.
Labour's £6bn SEND funding crisis sparks outcry
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces backlash over a £6 billion special needs funding black hole, with teaching unions threatening national strikes. Discover the full story.
Government faces £6bn Send funding crisis
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists Send reforms benefit children, not save money, amid £6bn funding shortfall concerns. Discover the government's plan.
Autism-friendly family holiday success in Fuerteventura
Travel writer Mari Ellis Dunning reveals how her family navigated a holiday to Fuerteventura with her three-year-old son who has autism and mobility needs. Discover their top tips for stress-free travel.
£20bn Send funding timebomb threatens UK schools
UK government faces £20bn special educational needs funding crisis as responsibility shifts from councils to Department for Education, risking 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools.
Budget warning: 1.7% school funding cut over SEND costs
Union leaders warn of catastrophic 1.7% real-term funding drop for mainstream schools as government absorbs SEND costs. The OBR reveals a £6.3bn fiscal risk.
Fury as boy, 13, excluded from Christmas lights event
Stevenage Borough Council apologises after a 13-year-old boy with special needs was pushed to the back of the stage and excluded from turning on the town's Christmas lights, despite being promised the role.
SEND Crisis: System Nears Collapse as Demand Soars
England's special educational needs services face total collapse. Experts demand transparency, proper funding, and firm safeguards for vulnerable children and families.
US School Cancels Football After Special Needs Assault
A US high school cancels its football season after players allegedly whipped a special needs student. Two teenagers face assault charges as police investigate the disturbing incident caught on video.
Ricky Gervais Mortality Netflix Special Drops Dec 30
Ricky Gervais reveals his fourth Netflix stand-up special, Mortality, premiering December 30. Filmed at the London Palladium, it tackles life and death with his signature dark humour.
Death in Paradise Christmas cast and return revealed
The BBC unveils the star-studded cast for the Death in Paradise Christmas special, featuring a huge familiar face return. Don't miss the festive mystery!
Anna Maxwell Martin: SATs harm special needs children
BBC star Anna Maxwell Martin joins parents warning primary SATs leave SEND children feeling 'not clever enough'. Read the open letter demanding education reform.
SEND funding crisis could halt bin collections, Tice warns
Reform UK's Richard Tice warns 'out of control' SEND costs, now at £10bn a year, will leave councils unable to afford basic services. He calls for EHCP reforms and an end to 'insane' practices.
Best Gifts for Six-Year-Olds in 2025
Discover the ultimate guide to gifts for six-year-olds, featuring toys, games and crafts tested by children. Find perfect presents that encourage learning and imaginative play.
59 Councils Face Bankruptcy Over £18bn SEND Crisis
Shocking report reveals dozens of councils could collapse overnight under spiralling SEND costs. Government urged to act as system heads toward 'total collapse'.
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.
All-Boys Catholic School To Admit Girls After 60 Years
Jesuit High School in Sacramento will welcome female students in 2027 despite alumni protests and million-dollar donation offers to maintain tradition. Read the full story.
Arts education gets major boost in English schools
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
Prince William awards MBE to Holocaust education chief
Karen Pollock receives MBE honour from Prince William at Clarence House for her decades of dedication to Holocaust education across Britain
23,000 empty classrooms in England as birth rates plummet
A dramatic decline in birth rates has left England with thousands of empty school classrooms, forcing local councils to make difficult decisions about educational provision and taxpayer funding.
Real Madrid stars create magical moment for young Liverpool fan
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.
Best Educational Toys & Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
Discover the best educational toys and developmental gifts for two-year-olds. Our expert guide helps you choose presents that support learning, creativity and motor skills development.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
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.
Mother's fight for autistic son's school place
A desperate mother reveals how her autistic son has been failed by the education system, facing constant rejections from specialist schools despite clear needs.
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.
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.
Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.
Creative Toys Boost Child Development More Than Screens
New research shows traditional creative toys significantly enhance children's cognitive development, emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills compared to digital devices.
Essential Toys & Gifts for Newborns and Babies 2025
Discover the top-rated toys and thoughtful gifts that support developmental milestones for babies from birth to 12 months. Expert recommendations for UK parents.
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