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Education support
Guidance to support children being away from school, or to support a part-time timetable in school
Guidance on how to support school attendance where there is a pupil experiencing social, emotional or mental health issues.
New NICE quality standards
This is a big jump forwards to give parents support in meetings and funding requests where evidence is needed to support need. There is reference on a number of occasions to children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and trauma.
Changes for Ofsted inspection for SEND
Responding to parent feedback changes to Ofsted’s inspection principles, newly published inspection framework is to be rolled out in early 2023 for inspecting local area arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
Important new Ofsted update on alternative provision
In Ofsted’s new framework, released on Tuesday 29 November 2022, it states that alternative provision will continue and will be monitored.
Education Spotlight: EHCP annual and emergency review top tips
Here are a few top tips from parents who have lived to tell the tale, statutory guidance and from good sources of research nationally:
Choosing a school?
When choosing a school, we outline a few things to think about.
Topic of the month: SEND meetings
What are Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Is your School providing regular SEND meetings through the 4 part cycle?
Why do you need them?
How do I request a SEND meeting?
What can nurseries do to meet the needs of children aged 0-5 with SEN?