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Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.

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Joint letter from Chief Public Health Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer for England regarding winter planning to support children and families

Joint letter from Viv Bennett, Chief Public Health Nurse and Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England to Directors of Nursing, about winter planning to support children and families.

Update on the delivery of key SEND services following Spending Review announcement

Following the announcements made yesterday (Wednesday 25th November) as part of the annual Spending Review, we wanted to share some latest news on what this means for key SEND services currently being delivered.

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Post-lockdown attendance in education and early years settings

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the government has been tracking attendance of pupils within schools, with an especial focus on vulnerable pupils and those with an EHCP.

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New EEF survey: Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools

The EEF survey hopes to capture an up to date picture of what support looks like in schools, particularly post-lockdown.

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SEN Policy Research Forum paper ‘Trends in SEN identification: contexts, causes and consequences’ published

The SEN Policy Research Forum has published a policy paper titled ‘Trends in SEN identification: contexts, causes and consequences’.

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nasen is pleased to announce the appointment of two board directors and one executive director

These appointments are part of a long term growth strategy that will increase our impact and influence in the Special Educational Needs Sector nasen was advised by Forster Chase Executive Search.

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Gavin Williamson announces that the SEND Review is delayed until next year

The delay to the SEND Review will mean that any revisions to the Code of Practice will also be delayed. The Review is now planned for release in early 2021.

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DfE asks for Educational Psychologists to provide temporary support for coronavirus recovery

Call for qualified educational psychologists (EPs) to provide temporary support for children and young people.

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Changes to the guidance for full opening for special schools and other specialist settings

The Government has updated guidance for the full opening of special schools and other specialist settings following closure during COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated ‘Keeping children safe in education’ statutory guidance is released

The Department of Education has published statutory guidance on safeguarding in schools, colleges and other providers.

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Letter from Minister Ford to children and young people with SEND, their families and carers, and those who work to support them

This letter provides advice and guidance on several issues, including behaviour, risk assessments, face coverings, specialist and visiting practitioners, mental health and wellbeing, aerosol generating procedures and hospital schools...

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Parents of children with SEND want more reassurance about sending them back to school

The organisation Parentkind (formerly PTA UK) has conducted research into how parents of children with SEND feel about them going back to school in the new school year.

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Changes to EHC needs assessments will expire on 25th September

The Regulations made by DfE to provide additional flexibility over the statutory timescales for EHC needs assessments and plan processes will expire as planned on 25th September 2020. Normal statutory timescales will apply from that date.

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Third year of the National SENCO Workload Survey – share your views

This year, it is more important than ever to develop our understanding of SENCOs’ workload, both since the COVID lockdown and during the transition back to school for all pupils, and the survey has a particular focus on this.

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New inquiry seeks to understand and improve support for dyspraxic people in the UK

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dyspraxia has today (03.08.20) launched an inquiry into the experiences of people with dyspraxia in a bid to ensure that all those with the condition are better supported in society.

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Exclusions data is released

The DfE has published exclusions data for the academic year 2018-19. These indicate that the rate of permanent exclusions remains stable at 0.10 (i.e. 10 pupils per 1000) with a decrease in the numbers to 7,894...

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Modified duties on LAs around EHC plan provision expires today

The DfE have today published a minor update to their document ‘Changes to the law on education, health and care needs assessments and plans due to coronavirus.

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National Network of Special Schools launches for School Business Professionals

NNoSS is an inclusive network which will provide SBPs (School Business Professionals) with the tools to self-improve, support colleagues and be supported in their roles.

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The government responds to the SEND report of 2019

In October 2019, the Education Committee published its First Report of Session 2019, ‘Special Educational Needs and Disabilities’; the government has now released its response to this...

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nasen announces three senior appointments

nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is pleased to announce the appointment of two board directors and one executive director.