The DfE published new SEN figures on 4th July 2019. They are available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/814244/SEN_2019_Text.docx.pdf

DfE have launched a new Hungry Little Minds campaign around the home learning environment

Their press release can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/society-wide-mission-to-boost-early-literacy-and-communication

The new Hungry Little Minds website for parents can be found at: https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/

DfE colleagues have reminded us of these three initiatives:
 
  1. The launch by the PM yesterday of a new cross-Government initiative to tackle injustices faced by disabled people in the workplace, at home and in the community. Here is the press release:
 
 
And a tweet:
 
And a blog from the Office for National Statistics about a new dashboard of key disability data that is part of this initiative:
 
  1. The current Call for Evidence on character and resilience (deadline 11.45 pm on 5 July):
 
This call for evidence seeks views on the importance of character and resilience in young people. It welcomes examples of good practice in developing character in pupils in schools, colleges and other educational settings.
 
My thanks to all who have responded already to this Call for Evidence and please do consider responding if you have not already done so.
 
  1. The publication of the final RSHE statutory guidance:

NDCS have produced some information for parents about the Equality Act and how it applies to education. It can be accessed through this link:

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/educationrights

Government data on SEN Statements and EHC Plans were published on May 30th.

A useful SEND resource, recently published as part of the Whole School SEND contract for DfE, is available for SENCOs in schools through this link to the SEND Gateway: 

https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/whole-school-send/sencos-area/

  

UCL Centre for Inclusive Education (CIE) have recently published two reports as part of their work in the Whole School SEND Consortium: one on the demands, drivers and supply for SEND-related, school-based continuing professional development (CPD) and on effective SEND practice in initial teacher training (ITT). Both of these reports can be download for free: https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/whole-school-send/send-research/?utm_campaign=2382932_May%20WSS%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Nasen&dm_i=2F68