Finley Lamb, 17, from Wirral, received a Grade 9 in Spanish GCSE but was denied an A-Level place at Birkenhead Sixth Form College after failing maths, despite having autism, severe scoliosis, and brain abnormalities.
Finley Lamb, 17, from Wirral, achieved a Grade 9 in Spanish GCSE but says his A-level place at Birkenhead Sixth Form College was withdrawn after he failed Maths.
Flintshire's entire education service has been placed in the highest level of Estyn monitoring after inspectors raised significant concerns about safeguarding, leadership and school finances.
A clarification corrects an earlier report: the 16-year-old pupil in a teacher ban case was actually a former pupil at the school.
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A mother is sad that both sets of grandparents show little interest in her three-year-old daughter, rarely visiting and leaving her feeling let down.
A Liverpool maths teacher who sent more than 200 emails to a teenage girl and offered to find her a boyfriend has escaped sanction, with officials saying he could still make a positive contribution to the profession.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that disabled bus pass holders will be able to travel for free around the clock, with the change coming into effect on April 1 next year.
Kitty Wilmshurst, 11, from Leeds, is raising £20,000 for a Hero Arm bionic limb to play guitar like Taylor Swift and boost her independence.
Disabled Motoring UK's Baywatch survey asks shoppers to report disabled bay abuse at Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's this August, citing £501m monthly loss.
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Molly-Mae Hague says she and Tommy Fury spend no time together since newborn Midas arrived, and she believes this will be her last child due to the struggle.
A Salford children's home is making urgent improvements after an Ofsted report found a child was overmedicated and staff training was inadequate.
Manchester councillors are 'minded to refuse' Belz School's expansion to Crumpsall Lane after 87 objections over traffic, despite school bosses saying concerns are misunderstood.
More than 150 families with SEND children beg Andy Burnham for a meeting, citing a broken system and children with suicidal thoughts.
Only 6% of SEND children get holiday club support, leaving 61,000 missing out, as mums struggle.
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Only 6% of SEND children in England get holiday club support this summer, with 61,000 missing out, new research from Sense reveals. A mum shares her heartbreaking story.
MPs warn SEND reforms leave unanswered questions on home-to-school transport and council deficits, with rising costs and unclear savings timeline.
Izzy Johnston, wife of McFly drummer Harry Judd, discusses their child’s pathological demand avoidance on Dr Alex George’s podcast.
Survey finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs fear losing support in upcoming Send reforms in England.
Tributes for teaching assistant Ross Coultas, who died suddenly, remembered for his kindness and dedication to pupils at Overton St. Helen's
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North Tyneside Council has approved a consultation to relocate SEND primary pupils from Silverdale School to Forest Hall Primary School, citing structural issues and an inadequate Ofsted rating.
Crisis talks between care home owners and councils as report warns nearly 10% of beds may disappear by 2020 due to funding pressures.
Charities warn ministers against diluting legal protections for disabled children in upcoming Send reforms in England.
Parents are urged to watch for three non-literacy signs of dyslexia, including difficulty with instructions and frustration at school, to aid early diagnosis.
North Tyneside Council is considering relocating SEND pupils from Silverdale Primary at Langdale Centre to Forest Hall Primary, launching a consultation on 27 July.
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Broad Island House, a Victorian building in Barry in 'very poor state of repair', could become a daycare facility for adults with disabilities under new plans.
Stirling Council unanimously passed a motion calling for transparent national reporting of autism and ADHD assessment waiting times, and greater support for children with Additional Support Needs.
After 34 years at Arnot St Mary CE Primary School in Walton, Diane Cavanagh retires, leaving a legacy of dedication and community spirit.
Nicola Leonard, a Sunderland mum, co-created the Understanding My Child app to help SEND parents gather evidence for EHCPs, inspired by her own difficult journey with her autistic son and ADHD daughter.
A pregnant woman is reconsidering naming her daughter Honey after people told her they 'hate' the name and fear it could hinder her success. She now plans to use it as a middle name.
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Knowsley Council's Dedicated Schools Grant deficit reached £43.8m, driven by rising demand for SEND provision, with a £18.1m overspend in the high needs block due to increased EHCPs.
