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Issue 114 - Apr 2010
Newsletter
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Articles
The DCSF has recently reminded LAs of their responsibilities and duties to home-educated children with special educational needs. We summarise the guidance
Issue 113 - Mar 2010
Newsletter
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Articles
The DCSF has clarified and, it hopes, improved arrangements for dealing with parental complaints about SEN services and provision. These changes will be of interest to headteachers and SENCOs
Issue 109 - Oct 2009
Newsletter
A recent survey has raised concerns from some families about the education their disabled children are receiving
Issue 108 - Sept 2009
Newsletter
The importance of SENCOs initiating telephone or face-to-face contact at the beginning of the assessment and statementing process is emphasised in a study of parental experiences of the SEN assessment, statementing and tribunal system
Issue 107 - July/Aug 2009
Newsletter
A recent review highlights concerns about faults in the system that make parents want to remove children from school and the quality of support that follows a child into elective home
Topics
- 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
