SEND White Paper Leaks: Why a Tiered SEN System Won’t Work Without Real Investment
Ed Duff shares his take on the latest SEND white paper leaks, and why a tiered system won’t work without real investment. Proposed Changes to …
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SEND Tribunal Statistics Explained: What the Latest Figures Mean for Parents
Every year, the Ministry of Justice publishes statistics on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) tribunal appeals. Behind these figures are thousands of parents and …
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Phase Transfer EHCP Deadlines Explained: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding phase transfer EHCP deadlines is crucial for parents and carers of children with special educational needs. These deadlines determine when Local Authorities must finalise Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) …
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The Risks of Relying on Artificial Intelligence for Education Law Advice
Why parents are turning to AI for education law advice Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming increasingly accessible and are now commonly used to obtain …
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Will the DfE do a better job with SEND?
On Tuesday 2 December, the Department for Education (DfE) launched “the biggest national conversation on SEND … in a generation”. Government launches national conversation on …
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Independent Expert Reports in the SEN Process: Debunking a Persistent Myth and Why QualityMatters
When parents begin their journey seeking special educational needs (SEN) support for their child, or when a young person seeks support for themselves, professional advice …
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What can parents do if their child’s new education placement is unsuitable?
As the summer holidays are in now in full swing, many children/ young people and their parents are looking forward to their new school placement …
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Ensuring your Tribunal appeal is brought against the correct EHCP – What steps to take?
The number of appeals being brought to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal continues to rise. As a result, many parents are experiencing significantly …
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Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): Why better training in schools matters
On 08 July 2025, a proposed new Bill was discussed in Parliament calling for provision to be made for the evaluation of training about special …
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Receiving special educational provision during the school holidays
School holidays are usually viewed as a much-needed break for children, providing time for rest and recreation away from the classroom. However, for children who …
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