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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Toddler Slapped by Childcare Worker, Mother Demands Justice
A Melbourne mother is calling for criminal charges after her neurodivergent three-year-old was slapped by a childcare educator. Discover the full story and the call for better SEND training.
Tice: Children wearing ear defenders in school 'insane'
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice sparks controversy by calling children wearing ear defenders 'insane' and claiming neurodiverse conditions are overdiagnosed.
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.
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'.
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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.
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.
Keira Knightley's candid dyslexia revelation
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley reveals her lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how she overcame challenges to build a successful acting career while raising awareness about learning differences.
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.
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