Four Ways Burnham Could Reshape Your Child's Education
Andy Burnham's education policies, tested in Greater Manchester, could reshape classrooms across England with a graduate tax, MBacc technical pathway, and SEND reforms.
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Government Reforms Target Soaring Special School Fees and Quality
UK government announces £4bn overhaul of special educational needs support, including tailored provision in mainstream schools and stricter criteria for care plans.
Send Spending Gap: Wealthy Councils Up 65%, Deprived Areas Trail at 51%
Send spending rises 65% in wealthy councils vs 51% in deprived areas, report finds, prompting calls for reform.
Nine-Year-Old Boy Runs Away to Avoid School Christmas Performance
Nine-year-old boy runs away from home to avoid school Christmas concert; mother seeks help after headteacher refuses alternative role.
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Developmental Language Disorder Affects 8% of Children, Yet Remains Under-Recognised
Developmental language disorder (DLD) affects 8% of children but remains under-recognised, especially in multilingual children. Learn about signs, challenges, and new assessment tools.
School discriminated against expelled autistic boy, judge rules
UK tribunal rules schools discriminate against autistic children excluded for behaviour linked to their condition, calling regulation 'repugnant'.
Bezos and Sánchez Donate $5 Million for Neurodiversity Education
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez donate $5m to Neurodiversity Alliance for inclusive education, part of Bezos Courage & Civility Award.
Reform UK Proposes Turning Empty Churches into Special Needs Schools
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice proposes converting redundant churches into special needs schools, criticising the broken SEND system.
Parents Fear Labour's SEND Reforms Could Leave Autistic Pupils 'Falling Through the Cracks'
Parents fear Labour's SEND reforms may worsen access for autistic children, with critics warning of a 'fail first' approach.
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London school's 25-year no-exclusion model offers blueprint for Send inclusion
TCES Nurture primary in east London has not excluded a pupil in 25 years. Its model of embedded therapy and no-exclusion policy offers lessons for Send inclusion.
SEND Reforms Receive Cautious Welcome Amid Workload Concerns
Parents give mixed response to England's SEND reforms, with relief over avoiding disruption but concerns that some children may not benefit.
Northumberland SEND children forecast to exceed 6,000 by 2030
The number of children with Education, Health and Care Plans in Northumberland is projected to top 6,000 by 2030, putting further strain on the council's budget. Current numbers exceed 4,000, with rapid growth driven by autism, SEMH, and speech needs.
Labour's Send Overhaul: Costs and Challenges in England
Labour's Send overhaul in England faces funding and implementation challenges, with 1.7 million children affected and budgets fixed.
£20bn Send Funding Timebomb Threatens UK Schools
OBR warns £20bn Send funding shift to DfE risks 4.9% real cut in per-pupil spending by 2028, as councils face bankruptcy.
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£4bn Overhaul for Special Educational Needs Support in Schools
UK government announces £4bn overhaul of special educational needs support in England, with tailored school provision and 60,000 new places.
Ex-Education Secretaries Urge Labour MPs to Back Send Overhaul
Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back Send reforms, calling it a 'once in a generation chance' to fix the system.
Ministers Face Rebellion Over Special Needs Funding Crisis
Ministers face rebellion over special needs overhaul as MPs, charities and parents fear abolition of EHCPs for 600,000 children.
Rochdale Warehouse to Become New SEND School for 50 Pupils
An empty warehouse in Rochdale could be transformed into a specialist SEND school for 50 pupils under plans by Whitehall Academy, featuring six classrooms and sensory rooms.
Over 1 in 5 pupils in England now have special educational needs, figures show
More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, with record EHCP numbers and rising demand straining schools and councils.
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Body of Missing Chicago Teacher Found in Lake Michigan After 10-Day Search
Body of missing Chicago teacher Linda Brown found in Lake Michigan after 10-day search. Police investigation ongoing.
Silverstone School Fast Track into F1 Engineering
Silverstone University Technical College, located next to the British Grand Prix circuit, has placed 30 students into motor sport roles in 2025, including apprenticeships with Mercedes and Cadillac.
Gardeners' World Star Adam Frost Opens Up About Son's ADHD and His Own Dyslexia Journey
Gardeners' World star Adam Frost shares how his son Oakley found purpose through stonemasonry after an ADHD diagnosis, and reflects on his own dyslexia journey.
Special Needs Services in England Face ‘Total Collapse’ as Demand Soars
Special needs services in England face collapse as demand soars, with councils warning of £18bn deficits and potential bankruptcy by 2028.
Government Faces £6bn Send Funding Crisis
Ministers face calls to explain how £6bn Send funding hole will be paid for, as OBR warns of significant fiscal risk.
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IFS Warns Special Needs Reform Risks Becoming 'Welfare Reforms Mark 2'
IFS warns special needs reforms risk backlash like welfare U-turn unless government convinces parents reforms are not about cost cutting.
Brianna Ghey's Mother and Kate Winslet Urge Legal Ban on Smartphones in Schools
Esther Ghey and Kate Winslet urge PM to legally ban smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's mental health and safety.
Inclusion Areas Mandated For Neurodiverse Pupils In English Schools
English secondary schools must provide inclusion areas for neurodivergent and Send pupils as part of £3.7bn Send overhaul.
White Working-Class Children Failed by Schools, Inquiry Finds
White working-class children are the lowest-performing large demographic in England's schools, with only 36% achieving GCSE passes in English and maths, compared to 72% of non-disadvantaged peers, an inquiry finds.
UK School's Stream Lessons Keep Kids Cool in Heatwave
Grasmere Primary School in Cumbria moves lessons to a local stream to keep children cool, teaching maths, physics, and water safety during a record-breaking heatwave.
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Cardiff School Flood Recovery: Temporary Space Approved
Plans for a temporary teaching space at The Cathedral School in Cardiff, replacing rooms lost to basement flooding, have been approved by the local council until December 2027.
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