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All the Latest News and Updates in SEND Education and Support

Government pledges earlier support for autism, ADHD and mental health needs

9th October 2026

Families in England have been promised earlier access to support, alongside stronger oversight of autism and ADHD assessments, following an independent review. Children and young people with autism, ADHD or
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Winter Holiday advice and support for children with SEND

19th December 2024

As the winter school term comes to a close, the Witherslack Group has produced a winter holiday advice and support pack for parents of children with SEND. It supplies parents
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SEND system is financially ‘unsustainable’, says The NAO

27th November 2024

England’s special educational needs (SEN) system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people; it is financially unsustainable and in urgent need of reform, according to a new
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NHS to offer free sensory tests for children at special residential schools

25th October 2024

Children and young people with learning disabilities or difficulties who attend residential schools will soon be offered free eyesight, hearing and dental checks by the NHS. It has been found
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Revitalise charity announces closure

21st October 2024

Revitalise, a national charity providing respite holidays for disabled people and carers, has announced that it will be closing at the end of November 2024. The charity announced this decision
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SEND children missing from school

26th September 2024

An analysis from the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel De Souza, states that 2,900 children are not enrolled at a school or being suitably educated elsewhere. Of these 2,900 children, 22%
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TLAP launches project to improve transition to adult social care

24th September 2024

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) is launching an innovative project to understand and improve the transition process for young people moving from children’s social care to adult social care in
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New back to school support pack for SEND families launched

18th September 2024

Back to school can be a time with many challenges, especially for neurodivergent families. The Witherslack Group has produced a support pack to help parents of SEND students transition from
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Open Road Access launches accessible vehicle rental at major UK airports

9th September 2024

Open Road Access has launched its accessible vehicle rental service at all major UK airports. Disabled travellers can now hire an accessible vehicle for a day and up to a
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National Autistic Society launches Diagnosis Hub

2nd September 2024

The National Autistic Society has launched a new diagnosis hub designed to provide practical resources and advice to support people throughout their autism diagnosis. The hub is a multimedia advice
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No improvement for SEND pupils

19th August 2024

The County Councils Network (CCN) and the Local Government Association (LGA) have released a new report on the educational outcomes of SEND pupils. The report found that educational outcomes for
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Butlin’s opens first Changing Places toilet

12th August 2024

July 19th saw holiday home chain, Butlin’s, open its first Changing Places toilet at its Minehead location. This was in response to guest demand and a desire by the company
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Child Sleep Expert Reveals Top 9 Back to School Tips

15th January 2024

Sleep specialist Andrea Grace shares expert insight as kids return to term time routine this new year. As families welcome in the new year, millions of youngsters across the country
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‘My world has become very small’: inaccessible transport blocking disabled people from making 50% more journeys

12th January 2024

A new report from leading disability charity, Transport for All, has revealed that disabled people are making far fewer journeys than non-disabled people, with an average of just 5.84 journeys
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First parliamentary inquiry into young carers reveals devastating impact on life opportunities

14th November 2023

The first ever parliamentary inquiry into young and young adult carers has revealed a lack of support is having a devastating impact on their education, wellbeing and future prospects. An
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Ticket Office Closure Plans Scrapped

9th November 2023

Plans to close ticket offices have been scrapped after fierce opposition from travellers. The public consultation earlier this year caused the Government to backtrack on their previous plans to close
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Access to vital therapies for children and young people impacted by cost-of-living crisis

5th October 2023

The cost-of-living crisis is making it more difficult for children and young people to access the therapies and interventions they need, say almost two-thirds (65%) of paediatric occupational therapists. That’s
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Ability Today offers new journalism diploma for disabled individuals

5th September 2023

Do you have a disability, a passion for writing, and want a career in media? Ability Today’s Diploma course starts 26th Sept 2023. Are you a person with a disability,
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Majority of disabled children missing government exercise target

22nd August 2023

A major government initiative encouraging disabled children to become more active is failing to have an impact, according to new research. Government guidelines issued last year recommend that disabled children
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