Local area partnership promises urgent improvements following critical report

Local area partnership promises urgent improvements following critical report

By Lee Peart 03 April 2025

Bracknell Forest Council and NHS Frimley ICB have promised ‘urgent and sustained improvements’ following a critical Ofsted and CQC report.

Half of councils warn of insolvency over SEND spending

By Lee Peart 19 February 2025

Over half of councils have warned they face insolvency when an exemption for SEND spending expires in March 2026.

Report highlights 'inconsistent' SEND experiences

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

A local area partnership report has highlighted ‘inconsistent experiences and outcomes’ for young people with SEND.

'More work to do', councillor responds to SEND petition

By Lee Peart 29 January 2025

Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet member for education and SEND, Cllr Ben Bradle, has acknowledged there is ‘more to do’ on SEND provision.

Longstanding weaknesses across SEND system 'impacting' on young people's transition to adulthood

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

Local areas are working hard to improve support for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), but a number of systemic challenges are limiting their ability to provide...

Special educational needs funding system 'broken', says IFS

By Lee Peart 10 December 2024

The funding system for pupils with special educational needs (SEND) in England is broken, according to a new report.

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RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council