SEND News
- Written by: Lindsey Rousseau
The government has published ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education: report on the responses to the consultation’
It is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education/outcome/improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education-report-on-the-responses-to-the-consultation
- Written by: Lindsey Rousseau
The approach to supporting children and young people with additional learning needs was changed when the Welsh Government passed new legislation, called:
They replace the former legislation and guidance about Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Written by: Lindsey Rousseau
Information about the Scottish additional support for learning (ASL) policy; 'All children and young people have the right to get the support they need to reach their full learning potential' can be found here:
https://www.gov.scot/policies/schools/additional-support-for-learning/
- Written by: Lindsey Rousseau
On 28 August 2025 Education Minister, Paul Givan, published a Policy Statement on Special Educational Needs (SEN).
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/education-minister-publishes-sen-policy-statement
- Written by: Brian Lamb
On 21st July the government published their five-year plan and third report on actions taken in respect of the BSL Act.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-sign-language-bsl-third-report-may-2024-to-april-2025/british-sign-language-bsl-third-report-may-2024-to-april-2025
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-sign-language-5-year-plan-department-for-education/british-sign-language-5-year-plan-department-for-education-english-and-bsl-versions#introduction
- Written by: Lindsey Rousseau
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) has published three sets of guidance for schools on their duties towards disabled pupils: two are updates of existing guidance, one (on the accessibility planning duty) is entirely new. The DfE commissioned these materials.
This new guidance follows a similar publication for early years settings, published last week, and two for FE colleges published the week before. The CDC has also published a webinar for early years settings.
Here are the links:
Schools:
- Blog: https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-cdc/media-centre/news-opinion/more-inclusive-future-new-series-cdc-guides-disability-duties
- Guides: https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/all-resources/filter/educators/new-series-cdc-guides-disability-duties-equality-act
- Linkedin post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7350906139456233472
Early Years:
- Blog https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-cdc/media-centre/news-opinion/foundation-everything-hes-achieving-now-new-guide-and-training
- Training and guides https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/all-resources/filter/early-years/guide-and-training-package-early-years-providers
- Linkedin post https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7348320707610591232
FEIs and 16-19 academies:
- Written by: Lindsey Rousseau
On 22 March 2025 the DfE launched a public consultation on narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges.
The Government response was published on 16 July and can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/narrowing-the-digital-divide-in-schools-and-colleges.
- Written by: Lindsey Rousseau
The government has published the latest analysis of the parent and pupil learner voice
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/parent-pupil-and-learner-voice-omnibus-surveys-for-2024-to-2025/parent-pupil-and-learner-voice-march-2025
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