£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.
Category : SEND
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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