Birmingham Mum Awarded £1.5k Over SEN Delay
Birmingham City Council has apologised and paid compensation after a delay in issuing an EHC Plan caused a child to miss special educational needs provision.
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Walsall Council Pays £2.4k for Education Failures
A Walsall mother receives £2,400 compensation after the council failed to deliver essential special education provision outlined in her child's EHCP plan.
Liverpool SEND Schools Excel with Flexible Learning
Two Liverpool schools for children with special educational needs and disabilities are pioneering innovative approaches to education, while new research highlights accessibility challenges for blind rail passengers.
MP's 2026 Priorities: SEND, Schools and Road Safety
Hyndburn's MP outlines key January priorities including special educational needs roundtables, a ministerial school visit, and road safety consultations following a personal family accident.
Birmingham spends £51m on SEND transport in one year
A new report reveals Birmingham Council spent £51m on SEND transport in 2024-25, as families are described as 'trapped in a failing system'. Read the full investigation.
School on 'improvement journey' after damning Ofsted report
A Solihull special school is making strides under new leadership after a critical Ofsted inspection and bullying claims. Read the latest on its improvement journey.
Frankie Bridge's son's dyslexia diagnosis leads to school refusal
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge opens up about her son Carter's emotional battle with dyslexia and his tearful refusal to attend school. Discover her family's struggle and the search for support.
Chatten Free School Creates Work Experience for Autistic Youth
Chatten Free School in Witham is transforming lives by providing vital work experience for autistic students with complex needs. Local businesses are urged to help create meaningful community roles.
New Essex hub tackles unemployment for young adults with learning difficulties
A new enterprise hub in Essex, Hope Park, is creating vital career pathways for young adults with learning difficulties, challenging the shocking 95% unemployment rate. Discover how this project is changing lives.
Students Spread Seasonal Joy at Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Pupils from Aurora Fairway School in St Ives brought gifts and festive cheer to children on the Holly Ward at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, turning their focus from receiving to giving this Christmas.
Planned Solihull Special School Scrapped After Funding Shift
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
Dudley's £56m SEND funding crisis explained
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
Dudley's £56m SEND deficit 'bomb' unresolved
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
MP Demands Legal Ban on Smartphones in Schools
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.
Brentwood School Building Project Fails, MP Angry
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
Headteacher warns against 'putting a price on SEND'
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Special School Wins Prestigious National Award Double
Wings School Notts wins top NASS award for inclusive PE, months after Youth Sport Trust honour. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Essex School Named UK's Most Outstanding for MLD
Market Field School in Essex has been crowned The Most Outstanding School for Students with Moderate Learning Difficulties at the Enablement Awards 2025. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Birmingham mum wins payout over council education failings
A Birmingham mother receives compensation after the council failed to provide suitable education for her excluded son for over a year, impacting his mental health.
Empty Shoes Protest Reveals SEND Crisis Across UK
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Flintshire launches ALN holiday activity programme
Flintshire County Council announces groundbreaking holiday activity programme specifically designed for children with ALN, ensuring inclusive support during school breaks.
Woodland centre for special needs kids gets £1k boost
A Berkshire woodland centre providing outdoor experiences for children with special educational needs receives significant funding from local housebuilder to expand its vital services.
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