Send Costs to Double by 2028, Warns IFS
Government spending on special needs education in England is projected to double from 2015 to 2028, pressuring mainstream school funding and prompting urgent calls for reform.
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Developmental Language Disorder Affects 8% of Children
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) impacts 8% of children globally, yet remains under-diagnosed. Learn the signs and why multilingual support is crucial for better outcomes.
Autistic boy dies after classroom 'prison' restraint
An 11-year-old autistic boy suffered fatal brain trauma after being restrained in a classroom 'prison'. His mother is suing for $150m, alleging staff 'watched and did nothing'.
£200m for teacher SEND training in inclusivity drive
The government pledges £200 million for comprehensive SEND training for all teachers and school staff, aiming to create a 'truly inclusive education system'. Read the details.
Missing teacher found in Lake Michigan after 10-day search
The search for Linda Brown, a dedicated special education teacher from Chicago, ended tragically as her body was pulled from Lake Michigan. Discover the details of the mysterious disappearance.
Tribute to Bill Bradbury, National Leader in Education
Bill Bradbury, a dedicated headteacher who achieved an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating and was appointed a national leader in education, has died aged 73. Discover his remarkable legacy.
School Bus Aide Guilty of Assaulting Autistic Pupils
A former school bus aide in Colorado pleads guilty to assaulting three nonverbal autistic students. The abuse was uncovered via surveillance footage. Read the full story.
Obituary: Joanna Ross, pioneering SEND teacher, dies aged 70
Tributes are paid to Joanna Ross, a Pearson Teaching Award winner whose dedication to special needs education and inclusive school design left a lasting legacy in London. Read her inspiring story.
Tributes paid to dedicated SEND teacher Joanna Ross
The education community mourns Joanna Ross, a Pearson award-winning teacher renowned for her pioneering work in special needs education at a north London school. Discover her inspiring legacy.
Government Row Over Scaling Back Children's Special Needs Rights
Exclusive: Ministers are set for a clash over plans to scale down rights for children with less severe special needs, reserving EHCPs for the most severe cases. Have your say in our poll.
Backbench Clash Looms Over Special Needs Legal Rights
The government plans to restrict legal rights for children with milder special needs, sparking a Labour rebellion. Discover the details of the proposed SEND reforms and the growing crisis.
The Beatles Helped My Autistic Son Find His Voice
A father shares the powerful story of how music, particularly The Beatles, connected him to his autistic son, James, challenging stereotypes and revealing unique neurological pathways.
1 in 5 UK children face speech and language issues
Record levels of child poverty, pandemic fallout, and screen time replacing real-world experiences are fuelling a national speech crisis. Education Secretary plans major SEND overhaul.
NY school investigates wooden 'timeout box' allegations
A New York school district faces state investigation after allegations surfaced that wooden 'timeout boxes' were built to confine students with disabilities. Governor Kathy Hochul calls the claims 'highly disturbing'.
Minister Criticises Reform UK Over SEND Comments
Schools minister Georgia Gould condemns Reform UK figures for claims about 'naughty' children and bad parenting in the SEND system. Read the full story on the political row.
Frankie Bridge emotional over son's dyslexia diagnosis
Singer Frankie Bridge opens up about feeling 'helpless' as her son Carter, 11, faces daily battles with school due to his dyslexia diagnosis. Discover the family's emotional journey.
Bezos donates $5m for neurodiversity education
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez donate $5 million to support neurodivergent students. Discover how this grassroots grant aims to transform classrooms across the US and UK.
Frankie Bridge's son diagnosed with dyslexia
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge tearfully shares her son Carter's dyslexia diagnosis and the 'battle' to get him support after he refused to attend school. Read her emotional journey.
Reform: Use Empty Churches for SEND Schools
Reform UK's Richard Tice calls for redundant churches to become local SEND schools, cutting costly taxi journeys and challenging private equity profits. Read his full plan.
Richard Tice apologises for SEND comments at Reform presser
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about disabled children, but descended into incoherence. Full coverage of the press conference and party contradictions.
Boy, 9, runs away to avoid school Christmas performance
A mother is seeking advice after her nine-year-old son ran away from home to escape his school's Christmas concert, sparking a police search and a safeguarding review. Discover the full story and the debate over school pressures.
Adam Frost on son's ADHD and his own dyslexia journey
Gardeners' World star Adam Frost opens up about his son Oakley's ADHD diagnosis and his own dyslexia, revealing how hands-on careers provided purpose. Read the full story.
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.
David Walliams reveals son Alfred, 12, is dyslexic
Comedian David Walliams opens up about his son's dyslexia and how it shapes his approach to writing children's books. He urges parents to make time for shared reading.
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.
Coroner: Diagnosis delays not factor in boy's death
A coroner concludes delays in Riley Townsend's autism assessment did not contribute to his tragic death. Read the full inquest findings and the family's long quest for support.
Boy, 12, dies after three-year wait for autism diagnosis
The mother of Riley Townsend pays tribute to her 'amazing' son after an inquest into his death. The 12-year-old had been waiting three years for a vital autism assessment.
£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.
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