Councils Submit Send Plans By June 2026 For £860m Funding
Councils in England must submit Send plans by June 2026 to access £860m funding for inclusive mainstream school places.
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EastEnders Star Kellie Bright Opens Up About Son's Autism Diagnosis and Battle for Support
EastEnders star Kellie Bright tearfully shares her battle to get an EHC plan for her son Freddie, who has autism, ADHD and dyslexia, highlighting systemic delays.
Send education crisis: UK councils warn of system collapse
Councils warn Send services face total collapse with £18bn debts by 2028-29, urging urgent reform to avoid bankruptcy.
Mum Pulls Daughter from School Over Nose Piercing Row
Mother removes daughter from Oxford Academy over nose piercing ban, risking prosecution before GCSE mocks.
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Send Overhaul to Reduce EHCPs, Sparking School Absence Fears for Autistic Children
Bridget Phillipson's Send overhaul reduces EHCPs, replacing them with non-legal ISPs, sparking fears for autistic children's rights and school attendance.
Phillipson Unveils £4bn Overhaul of Special Educational Needs Support in England
Bridget Phillipson announces £4bn overhaul of Send support in England, including tailored mainstream provision and 60,000 new places, with stricter criteria for EHCPs.
Katherine Ryan: Difficult choice to work with dangerous comic
Katherine Ryan reveals she wrestled with decision to work with a comic she believed was a sexual predator, but chose to confront him.
Bin Strikes Could Spread Across UK, Union Leader Warns
Unite warns bin strikes could spread as Birmingham dispute continues, with similar actions in Peterborough, Aberdeen, and Sheffield.
Two More Deaths at Same Hospital Blamed on A&E Bed-Blocking
Coroner blames bed-blocking for two deaths at Medway Maritime Hospital, citing avoidable delays and risk of future deaths.
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School Leaders Warn of ‘Full-Blown’ Special Needs Crisis in England
NAHT survey reveals funding shortages causing 'full-blown crisis' in special needs education, with cuts to support staff and services.
Coronation Street Star Shelley King Reveals Autism Diagnosis at 67
Coronation Street star Shelley King, 68, reveals she was diagnosed with autism at 67, discussing how it affects her work and life.
Labour’s Send reforms get this right: disabled children in mainstream schools is transformative for
Labour's Send reforms aim to make mainstream schools inclusive for disabled children, with funding for 60,000 additional places and inclusion bases.
Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England
Children with special needs in England will face eligibility reviews at secondary school transition as part of Send system overhaul, with new EHCPs from 2030.
Special Needs Kids Failed: Legal Action Needed
Parents are forced to take legal action to secure appropriate education for children with additional needs, as inclusion policies fail to provide adequate support.
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Leicestershire Parents Report 'Broken System' for SEND School Transport
Leicestershire parents say SEND school transport system is 'broken', causing distress and missed school after taxi contract changes.
Texas teacher arrested for filming female students in locker room
Thomas Hosman, 45, arrested for filming female students undressing in locker room and posting video online.
Some College, No Degree: Impossible to Graduate
A photo essay explores the stories of four Americans who left college without a degree due to financial instability, family, illness, and addiction, highlighting a growing national crisis.
Starmer Admits He Must 'Turn Things Around' as US Adds to Pressure Over Defence Spending
Starmer admits need for change after defence secretary resigns over military spending row, with US adding pressure for increased UK defence investment.
Richard Tice Apologises For Send Comments At Reform Presser
Richard Tice apologises for comments on disabled children at Reform UK press conference, but faces criticism for using patronising language.
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Nine Children Hospitalised After Eating Tree Seeds in Nottingham
Nine primary school children hospitalised after eating tree seeds at Jesse Gray Primary School in Nottinghamshire. All discharged unharmed.
Girl, 7, Drowns in Golf Course Pond After Being Left with Facebook-Recommended Childminder
Seven-year-old Nyla May Bradshaw drowned in a golf course pond after being left with a childminder found via Facebook, despite her mother's explicit instructions not to take her out.
Special Needs School Funding Crisis Deepens as Council Overspends Surge 30%
Council overspends on special needs education rise 30% in a year, reaching £410m, as funding crisis deepens despite emergency government cash.
59 Councils Face Bankruptcy Over £18bn Send Crisis
59 councils risk bankruptcy by March 2028 due to £18bn Send debt crisis, warns County Councils Network report.
How the Beatles Helped My Autistic Son Find His Voice
Guardian journalist John Harris on how music, especially the Beatles, helped him connect with his autistic son James.
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Coroner Warns DWP Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
Coroner criticises DWP after woman dies from overdose during universal credit overpayment investigation, highlighting missed opportunities to address mental health.
Parents Spending £5,000 on Special Needs Assessments, Study Reveals
Sutton Trust study finds 12% of special school parents spent £5k+ on EHCPs, highlighting class divide in accessing support.
Frankie Bridge in Tears Over Son's Severe Dyslexia Dilemma
Frankie Bridge breaks down over son Carter's severe dyslexia, agonising over sending him to a costly specialist school far from home.
Autistic Girl's Drowning Raises Childcare Safety Concerns
Seven-year-old autistic girl Nyla May Bradshaw drowned in a golf course pond after wandering from her childminder, sparking safety concerns.
Home schooling rise in Powys sparks 'real concern'
Home schooling registrations in Powys have risen to 473, the size of a small secondary school, prompting councillors to seek ways to prevent further increases.
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West Lothian Faces Calls for School Mobile Phone Ban
Scotland's largest teaching union urges West Lothian Council to ban mobile phones in all schools, citing harm to young people and disruption to learning.
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