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If a cluster has a lead SENCO in one school, do newly appointed SENCOs in the other schools need to undertake training? Does a secondary federation have to have an appropriately qualified SENCO in each school? Christopher Robertson continues to respond to readers’ questions

Gordon Brown’s recent launch of a £300m investment to promote digital inclusion amongst the country’s poorest families means that many households will be able to access the internet for the first time. But how will the Home Access programme benefit children with SEN who might struggle with standard hardware and software? Carrie Saint-Freedman reports

In its new guarantee on good behaviour the DCSF encourages all schools to address the underlying learning difficulties that can lead to challenging behaviour.  We examine the  department’s proposals, including early intervention, nurture groups, withdrawal and personal support

A recent survey has raised concerns from some families about the education their disabled children are receiving

How can SEN policies be made effective without being too onerous to develop and maintain? A recent interim report from the Lamb Inquiry makes some useful suggestions

Inconsistencies in the way SEN Allowances are used in different schools have raised concerns. Fiona Johnson summarises the finding s of the Ipsos Mori report she led on the issue