by vinnie walsh | th Sep 2024 | News
A mother from Kent is hoping to launch legal action against government plans to change tax on private school fees. Alexis Quinn, whose daughter is autistic, said adding VAT at the standard rate of 20% to fees will force many children with special educational needs...
by vinnie walsh | th Sep 2024 | News
When teachers move from mainstream education to Special Educational Needs (SEN) education, it involves a significant shift in their professional role, responsibilities, and approach to teaching. This transition can be both rewarding and challenging. Here’s a...
by vinnie walsh | th Sep 2024 | News
Hundreds of college and school heads have signed a letter asking the government to pause a decision on BTECs for at least a year. The former Conservative government had planned to defund a number of level 3 qualifications, including BTECs, in August in favour of T...
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
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 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...
