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Being able to differentiate appropriately is the key to helping children with SEN make good progress, and ensuring that they enjoy and succeed in every task
A new report claims the education system reinforces disadvantages and calls for greater equity
A new study argues that earlier intervention on its own cannot improve long-term outcomes for vulnerable children and families. What is needed, it says, is a continuum of services and more efficient outreach strategies
Alison Black investigates why the number of students going to special schools rises after Year 5
New guidance for local authorities provides SENCOs with a useful benchmark on how SEN statements should be written
New guidance stresses the need for individual risk assessments and developing positive handling plans for pupils assessed as being at greatest risk of restrictive physical interventions
The National Award for SEN Coordination training programme is targeting SENCOs new to the role. Other SENCOs can access the training too, although they are not eligible for TDA funding; but are aspiring SENCOs missing out? Christopher Robertson responds to this important question
Recent guidance on narrowing the gaps in literacy attainment for vulnerable pupils provides a useful guide to successful practice. SENCO Update reviews the essential points
An interim report finds that schools were critical of the late roll-out of the Inclusion Development Plan but good progress was made in schools that were able to incorporate it in their CPD plans
High expectations, robust tracking of progress and regular communication were some of the characteristics of best provision found in a recent survey by Ofsted
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- Autism spectrum
- Behavioural, emotional and social development
- Discrimination and bullying
- Government policy and guidance
- Inclusion and awareness
- Learning environments
- Literacy and numeracy
- MLD and SLD
- Parents
- Physical disabilities and health impairments
- SENCo role and CPD
- Specific vulnerable groups
- Speech, language and communication needs





