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
Insights • SEND
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
Reflections on the Education Committee’s SEND report: challenges faced by local areas can be overcome
Our work with local areas is closely aligned with the report's recommendations; huge strides are being made on 3 of them
October 24, 2019
The missing piece: measuring need for children with SEND
The impact of support provided to some of our most vulnerable children isn’t measured – but should be.
October 14, 2019
High needs investment is welcome, but it won’t fix the system
Today’s announcement of an extra £700m for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support will no doubt be warmly welcomed…
September 4, 2019
Reflections from ADCS 19
I share my reflections on the recent Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) Annual Conference.
July 15, 2019
Move over variance, there’s a new ‘V’ on the block
Variance has dominated much of the children’s services narrative for too long now – it’s time to move the debate on to value.
June 17, 2019
Rising number of EHCPs doesn’t tell the whole story
It was recently reported that the number of EHCPs in England rose 33% between 2015 and 2018, but this figure doesn’t capture the whole story.
May 28, 2019
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