Nativities, carol concerts and festive shows may be well into rehearsals by now. So, how can educators ensure they're being inclusive?
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Actor Anna Maxwell Martin and 22 SEND parent groups and campaigners have urged Bridget Phillipson to rethink year 6 SATs because of the effect on pupils with SEND.
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Occupational therapist and advanced sensory integration practitioner Beth Smithson sheds light on the often misunderstood world of sensory processing.
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New NFER report released today highlights the uneven distribution of SEND across schools - some with six times as many pupils with additional needs.
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Report reveals many teachers received less than a day's training on SEND last year.
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With the new #Ofsted framework being rolled out this week, Senior HMI for SEND, Adam Sproston, shares what educators and families can expect with the enhanced focus on inclusion.
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Best Start Family Hubs are set to be rolled out to every LA in the country.
What SEND support can families expect?

Find out more, including new recommendations from the Centre for Young lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social:
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The Curriculum and Assessment Review report is out, along with the government's response.
Find out where SEND sits in the recommendations and future plans: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yhgc8

October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth - QE Insights takes a look at #ADHD in girls and how home and school can recognise and support it.
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BREAKING NEWS

SEND reforms delayed to 2026
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Sir Martyn Oliver says schools shouldn't need to choose between inclusion and behaviour.
The #Ofsted chief states: 'Inclusion demands high standards'.
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Assistive technology can be a crucial tool for learners with SEND, but latest data shows 'modest' uptake by educators.
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It's #DLDday today, so here's what speech and language specialist, Ella Mckenzie, wants people to know about Developmental Language Disorder #DLD.

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The Sutton Trust reveals the extent of the financial implications that can come with having a child with SEND in England.
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The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on additional learning needs (ALN) data.
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DfE reveals new financial incentive for SEND-specialist teacher trainees at further education level, after Ofsted finds current training ‘too basic’.
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Institute of Fiscal Studies reveals pupils with EHCPs or CDLA are more likely to come from the ‘most deprived tenth of neighbourhoods'.
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Bridget Phillipson confirms further SEND training for educators is 'essential'.
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Manychildren with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile miss school regularly or find it hard to attend.
I recently sat down with authors and PDA advocates Georgina Benger & Caryn Price to discuss one of their latest books about PDA approaches: Olive’s Day.
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September has been a busy month for SEND news and updates.
From #Ofsted to the SEND inquiry, catch up with Digest here:
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Starting out on the NPQ for SENCOs soon, or considering it? Here's some advice from those already doing the course:
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Georgina Durrant spoke with MP Helen Hayes about the Education Committee's recent report on the SEND system, speaking of the 'deep trauma' faced by parents.
Find out what they discussed:
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MPs have released a report calling the current SEND system 'fragmented' and 'unclear'.
They make recommendations for the upcoming reforms.
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Ofsted's new framework says SENDCos should have power and authority within a school's leadership structure to 'make a positive difference' for pupils with SEND.

However, many are still not part of their school's leadership team.

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A survey of SENDCos reveals the disparity in pay approaches across the country, with some receiving no allowance for undertaking the role.
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Government hails biggest ‘improvement in attendance for a decade’, but SEND absence gap widens.
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As schools await news of SEND reforms this autumn, 3000 educators told Teacher Tapp what they want to change.
Find out more:
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As the new school year begins, Digest has your key SEND dates in one place:
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Many SENDCos head back to school today - some new to role and some experienced.
SEND Digest has a handy round-up of SENDCo articles, from useful tips to thoughts from leaders in the world of SEND.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dza0c

In another back to school article, SEND Digest considers what educators can do to promote an inclusive classroom environment.
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