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Monthly Archives: November 2011

BETT SEN Information Point – hosted by nasen

Visit the SEN Information Point on stand SN15 which is once again hosted by nasen, the UK’s leading association for encompassing all special and additional education needs. Visitors can seek advice, discover the latest research findings and CPD opportunities, have … Continue reading

Special Educational Needs Information Act – Overview

Having begun to digest the information in the document, the following points have already stood out: Boys two and half times more likely to have statement at primary school and three times more likely at secondary school Pupils at school action … Continue reading

Shine A Light

As judges both myself and the Lorraine had the honour of meeting all the winners at the Shine A Light awards ceremony in London on Wednesday night.  The event was hosted with gusto by Vanessa Feltz, and provided a fantastic … Continue reading

Funding for 16-25 year-olds with SEN and disabilities

On Weds 9th Nov. 2-11 the Public Accounts Committee met to discuss the cost-effectiveness of funding for 16-25 year-olds with SEN and disabilities following the completion of an extensive review of funding and provision by the National Audit Office (NAO) … Continue reading

Educational Psychologist Role?

Colleagues will be aware that access to Educational Psychologists is becoming increasing difficult.  I was asked to comment on why they should be part of Local Authority provision. It is important to remember that Local Authorities(LA) still have a statutory duty … Continue reading

Ofsted Inspections

There has been a lot of questions flying aroung the internet about the new Ofsted inspection framework.  In addition to Gareth’s article in Special Extra, Lorraine will be highlighting the major changes in the new framework in January Special magazine.  If … Continue reading

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Parental Confidence

Recently I was asked to comment on why many parents take their cases for better provision to tribunal. Many cases that head to tribunal stem from a breakdown in communication between the parties involved. Brian Lamb produced a report on … Continue reading