SEND: ‘Let’s strive for progress, not perfection’
We recently hosted a virtual shared learning event for 10 Directors of Children’s Services and Education, to take stock of…
November 11, 2020
Insights • SEND
High Needs 2020: which councils are best?
Our list of the best performing councils for High Needs, as published by The MJ
September 3, 2020
Guest blogpost: Heather Sandy, Lincolnshire CC
Heather Sandy is the Director of Children’s Services for Lincolnshire County Council. IMPOWER have been supporting the council in relation…
June 2, 2020
Reflections on CSDG’s ‘Destination Unknown’ SEND report
The Children’s Services Development Group (CSDG) latest report highlights a shocking statistic.
March 10, 2020
Achieving a sustainable High Needs system – it’s all about delivery
Delivering on opportunities to drive earlier intervention is more important than tomorrow's Budget
March 10, 2020
Guest blogpost: How parents added value to Valuing SEND in Herts
In Hertfordshire, IMPOWER’s Valuing SEND programme demonstrated the right values from the outset by involving parents through parent carer forums.
February 18, 2020
3 key themes from our first Valuing SEND Shared Learning Event
Our recent Shared Learning Event discussed the pioneering role of Valuing SEND in achieving a more inclusive and financially sustainable SEND system.
February 6, 2020
Home-to-school transport: independence and influence
Reflections on the LGA's recent report, and the 3 key areas that need to be focused on
December 10, 2019
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.
November 19, 2019
