SEND News

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.
Full analysis is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/805014/SEN2_2019_text.pdf

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

On 14th May 2019 Ofsted published the results of their consultation on the new Education Inspection Framework, and the final framework and handbooks.

The full report, the new framework and the new handbooks can be found here.

  1. SEND NEWSFLASH- Secretary of State at National Association of Head Teachers Annual Conference, SEND funding call for evidence, Timpson review of exclusions
  2. DfE Call for Evidence on High Needs Budget
  3. Edward Timpson publishes landmark exclusions review
  4. DfE SEND newsletter April 2019
  5. DfE initiative over EdTech including assistive technology
  6. Consultation on post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below
  7. The Regional Stakeholder Network
  8. Public Health England guidance on early intervention for children
  9. NEWSFLASH - SEND ANNOUNCEMENT
  10. Children In Need with SEN
  11. SEND Newsletter: Newsflash - Government announcement on its autism strategy
  12. Ofsted and CQC to revisit local areas with a Written Statement of Action for SEND
  13. NSEND Letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
  14. Publication of a Young Person’s guide to SEND disagreement resolution
  15. 'Good Intentions, Good Enough?' Response from Government published
  16. DfE SEND Newsletter for July 2018