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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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The changes to the law regarding Education, Health and Care Plans have been extended to 30th June

The temporary changes brought in from 1st May for one month have been extended until 30th June. The Department for Education will keep this under review and there may be a further extension if necessary.

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£37 million to support children with complex needs

In a press release published today, the Government have revealed that children with special educational needs and disabilities in England will benefit from £37.3 million of direct support in 2020-21, which is expected to help more than 75,000 families

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New publications released by government

‘Education, health and care plans’ and ‘Special educational needs: analysis and summary of data sources’ publications were released by the government regarding SEND.

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Public Accounts Committee Report on Support for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

The Public Accounts Committee published its first report of Session 2019-21. There were 6 conclusions and recommendations

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Temporary legislative changes have been made to EHC needs assessments and plans relating to COVID-19

Aspects of the law on Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans have changed temporarily to give local authorities and other bodies who contribute to the EHC process more flexibility in responding to the demands placed on them by COVID-19.

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Consultation on exceptional arrangements for assessment and grading in 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a range of exams and assessments in vocational and technical qualifications being cancelled as the result of schools, colleges and training providers closing.

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COVID-19: Important information and FAQs

COVID-19: Important information and FAQs

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New online classroom and resource hub now available

Oak National Academy, a new online classroom and resource hub, has launched to support teachers until schools re-open.

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COVID-19: SEND Risk Assessment Guidance

The DfE has issued guidance advising local authorities to conduct risk assessments and makes suggestions and recommendations for how that might be done in collaboration with educational settings and parents.

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Information on ‘school funding: exceptional costs associated with coronavirus’

The DfE has released guidance on the financial support being put in place for schools in the period March – July 2020.

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Awarding of GCSEs, AS and A levels in summer 2020

On Friday 3rd April, Ofqual set out details about how GCSE, AS and A levels will be awarded this summer and published further guidance for teachers, students, parents and carers.

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Minister Ford’s Open Letter to the SEND Sector

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, Vicky Ford MP, has written an open letter to children and young people with SEND, their families and all others who support them regarding the Government’s aim for SEND...

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Important Announcement: nasen Live 2020

Important Announcement: nasen Live 2020

Given the current climate and uncertainty around Covid-19, nasen Live 2020, which was due to take place in July has been rescheduled for the 23rd October 2020.

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‘Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools’ Guidance Report published by the EEF SEND Evidence Review

This guidance report published today offers 5 evidence- based recommendations to support pupils with SEND in mainstream schools

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An update for nasen members - further guidance for key workers

An update for nasen members

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Whole School SEND (WSS) Review Q&A Session - Leeds

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are recruiting 160 secondary schools for a trial of the WSS Review.

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Whole School SEND (WSS) Review Q&A Session- Shrewsbury

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are recruiting 160 secondary schools for a trial of the WSS Review.

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Whole School SEND (WSS) Review Q&A Session - York

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are recruiting 160 secondary schools for a trial of the WSS Review.

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Early Years podcasts

nasen's early years podcast series.

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The Council for Disabled Children have released a new publication: Tomorrows Leaders- A World Beyond Disability

The Council for Disabled Children has been commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation on behalf of the Department for Education to produce a high quality publication called Tomorrows Leaders- A World Beyond Disability