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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Key policy developments

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

| CYP Now

In February 2022, the government set out plans to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in a green paper that also incorporated alternative provision (AP) education.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Policy context

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

| CYP Now

Recent research has also shown the postcode lottery that exists in the identification of pupils’ SEND needs.

Should SEND children have right to home school support?

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

| CYP Now

Surveys of parents have revealed that some children with special education needs and disabilities benefited from being educated at home during the pandemic, with reductions in stress and anxiety.

Legal Update: SEND - Single route of redress national trial

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

| CYP Now

April saw the start of a two-year trial of a process that gives parents and young people a single route of redress regarding SEND concerns.

Participation in Action: Volunteers offer respite for families with disabled children

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

| CYP Now

Young people across rural Mid Suffolk are helping to support children with disabilities and additional needs during the school holidays.

Lessons from serious case reviews: Deaf and disabled children

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

| CYP Now

The NSPCC has analysed findings from hundreds of serious case reviews to assess key lessons for safeguarding practice. Here is a summary of the learnings for practice when working with deaf and disabled children.

Recognising sign language is important for equality

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

| CYP Now

On 17 September 2015, the Scottish Parliament passed the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill. The public gallery was packed with Deaf BSL users, many of whom had been banned from signing as children and forced to lip read. It had been a long, hard battle and it was difficult for many to hold back the tears and keep their emotions at bay.

Council guide to short breaks

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Monday, March 28, 2016

| CYP Now

Charities develop a toolkit to help councils deliver effective short breaks for families with disabled children.

More cash to support SEN plans

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

| CYP Now

Extra funding alone will not improve the transfer of SEN children to integrated care plans, warn campaigners.

Behind the Inspection Rating: Staff ensure quality short breaks

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

| CYP Now

Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre, London - short break centre inspection - September 2015.

Children's workforce guide to training and qualifications

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

| CYP Now

Qualification requirements and training provision for working with children and young people is continuously adapting in line with changes in policy and practice. Charlotte Goddard provides a comprehensive overview.

Ask The Experts: Draw up your inclusion policy

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Monday, September 28, 2015

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on writing an inclusive "vision", the right support for a family, singing in the nursery and young entrepreneurs.

The Children's Foundation - regional small grants programme

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

| CYP Now

Children with disabilities more susceptible to CSE

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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

| CYP Now

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) revelations uncover many uncomfortable truths about the daily experiences of young children, yet there remains a dearth of support available for victims of this heinous form of abuse.

Skills for the Job: Making youth clubs inclusive

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Monday, June 8, 2015

| CYP Now

Youth organisations and leaders have a responsibility to ensure their schemes are accessible to young people with disabilities.

Good Idea: Video helps deaf children spot danger signs of abuse

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Monday, May 25, 2015

| CYP Now

Following the success of its national Underwear Rule child protection campaign, the NSPCC has produced a film to help deaf children stay safe from sexual abuse.

Guide to supporting deaf children

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Monday, May 11, 2015

| CYP Now

Chris Kang-Mullen explains what councils need to do to meet their duties to support deaf children.

Behind the Inspection Rating: Children's views help Tudor reign

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

| CYP Now

Tudor House, Brighton and Hove, short break provision, inspected December 2014.

Legal Update: Legal Q&A - Disability-related financial support

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

| CYP Now

Q: I work with a 17-year-old young person who has a disability. Can she receive direct payments from her local authority for social care services?

Happy Days

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

| CYP Now

Happy Days is a national children's charity dedicated to providing holidays, residential trips, day theatre trips and visiting theatre performances for disadvantaged young people with special needs.

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Key policy developments

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Policy context

Should SEND children have right to home school support?

Legal Update: SEND - Single route of redress national trial

Participation in Action: Volunteers offer respite for families with disabled children

Lessons from serious case reviews: Deaf and disabled children

Recognising sign language is important for equality

Council guide to short breaks

More cash to support SEN plans

Behind the Inspection Rating: Staff ensure quality short breaks

Children's workforce guide to training and qualifications

Ask The Experts: Draw up your inclusion policy

The Children's Foundation - regional small grants programme

Children with disabilities more susceptible to CSE

Skills for the Job: Making youth clubs inclusive

Good Idea: Video helps deaf children spot danger signs of abuse

Guide to supporting deaf children

Behind the Inspection Rating: Children's views help Tudor reign

Legal Update: Legal Q&A - Disability-related financial support

Happy Days

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