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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Public Accounts’ report ‘Oversight of special education for young people aged 16–25’

Nasen welcomes the report by the Public Account Committee which raises the awareness to the fact that 30% of those young people identified with special educational needs and disabilities at the age of 16 are still not in employment, education … Continue reading

The SEND Green Paper: Cultural revolution or pragmatic evolution ?

SEN Policy Options Group, involves a range of key figures interested in promoting positive policy for SEND, from the world of universities, central government agencies, professional associations, local authorities, voluntary organisations and schools. Nasen maintains strong links with the group … Continue reading

FREE Dyslexia seminars for parents and teachers of dyslexic children

Assistive technology provider, Texthelp (www.texthelp.com) will be hosting two free interactive seminars for teachers and parents of dyslexic children in Birmingham and London later this month.  The events will enable visitors to:  see expert presentations surrounding dyslexia and how to … Continue reading

House of COMMONS Oral EVIDENCE – Michael Gove

TUESDAY 31 January 2012 RT HON Michael Gove MP This session though light on specifics offered some interesting pointers on current and future Government policy. The entire transcript is well worth perusing and is available to view here: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmeduc/uc1786-i/uc178601.htm For … Continue reading

Vulnerable children helped back into learning thanks to gardening and the RHS

Monday saw the launch of the RHS report Moving up, Growing on which focuses on six schools and education centres across Yorkshire, who through their work with the RHS have helped children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to … Continue reading