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How to amplify the local government voice within integrated care systems – reflections from LGA 2022

How to amplify the local government voice within integrated…

Coproduction, improved listening, and agile career pathways - these are some of the ways local government can work more effectively with the health system, enhancing outcomes, and building a culture of trust and collaboration.

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Improving the SEND System – the SEND and AP Green Paper is finally here

Improving the SEND System – the SEND and AP Green Paper is…

Read Leo Jones's blog on the new DfE Green paper on SEND.

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Heroes of 2021: Coralie Cross, Lincs Parent Carer Forum

Heroes of 2021: Coralie Cross, Lincs Parent Carer Forum

Coralie has shaped the way parents and carers are involved in SEND decision making

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MJ article: Unravelling the knot of education, health and care plans

MJ article: Unravelling the knot of education, health and…

The crisis in SEND - 8 challenges that need to be addressed

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High Needs roundtable: our guest blogpost in CYP Now

High Needs roundtable: our guest blogpost in CYP Now

Co-authored by Dame Christine Lenehan, Director of the Council for Disabled Children at the National Children’s Bureau)

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High Needs 2020: which councils are best?

High Needs 2020: which councils are best?

Our list of the best performing councils for High Needs, as published by The MJ

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Local High Needs systems should set a shared ambition

Local High Needs systems should set a shared ambition

Working with people across the High Needs system, we have set 10 system ambitions to drive effective support in High Needs

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High Needs Roundtable 2: setting out system ambitions

High Needs Roundtable 2: setting out system ambitions

As uncertainty continues over when and how children will fully return to the classroom, system ambitions must be set to support children with SEND.

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Achieving a sustainable High Needs system – it’s all about delivery

Achieving a sustainable High Needs system – it’s all…

Delivering on opportunities to drive earlier intervention is more important than tomorrow's Budget

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3 key themes from our first Valuing SEND Shared Learning Event

3 key themes from our first Valuing SEND Shared Learning…

Our recent Shared Learning Event discussed the pioneering role of Valuing SEND in achieving a more inclusive and financially sustainable SEND system.

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What does good look like in High Needs?

What does good look like in High Needs?

Last week, we brought together a number of sector leaders to discuss the challenges facing the High Needs system.

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High needs investment is welcome, but it won’t fix the system

High needs investment is welcome, but it won’t fix the…

Today’s announcement of an extra £700m for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support will no doubt be warmly welcomed…

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Crisis in high needs funding – a symptom of the fractured education system

Crisis in high needs funding – a symptom of the fractured…

Funding isn’t keeping up with demand pressures, but neither is national policy

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Tackling off-rolling by schools is welcome – but the problem is wider than that

Tackling off-rolling by schools is welcome – but the…

The number of children being electively educated at home is rising, and they are hidden from view: Ofsted should get involved

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More money for SEND isn’t the only answer

More money for SEND isn’t the only answer

Cultural issues across the SEND system, and a lack of focus on early intervention are also fundamental problems

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