by vinnie walsh | th Sep 2024 | News
There are no quick fixes to problems faced by families with children with special educational needs and disabilities, the schools minister has said. Catherine McKinnell said the government was determined to reform the special-needs system. Some children are waiting...
by vinnie walsh | th Sep 2024 | News
A 17-year-old boy who cannot start special school without further psychological assessment is being denied his right to education, his mother has said. Caroline Campbell’s son Oscar has complex needs and has a special educational needs (SEN) statement. She said...
by vinnie walsh | th Sep 2024 | News
More pupils in England were off school without permission in the last week of the summer term than at any point in the academic year, official figures show. The latest school attendance data shows 5% of pupils in England were off without permission in the week ending...
by vinnie walsh | th Aug 2024 | News
Lesson planning is not an exact science, and therefore, the time it takes can vary hugely, depending on many factors. In this blog, we aim to take a look at these factors and consider how you can save time when planning lessons. While’ helpful to try and...
by vinnie walsh | th Feb 2024 | News
Hundreds of extra grammar school places will be needed in Kent by the end of the decade with the cost likely to ‘fall on the taxpayer’,’ been warned. Education chiefs say demand is fast accelerating and there could be a case for having ‘stand-...
