Matt Keer writes about the AI-generated Local SEND Reform Plans that will dictate local SEND provision—and hidden risks even ...

Over the past year, families and professionals have been presented with a series of SEND reform proposals that have at best felt somewhat incoherent. They certainly have not felt as though there is ...

The child behind the symptoms: On MCAS Awareness day, we hear from Joy Mason of Mast Cell Action about how it's being missed in children ...

An invitation to debate The Neurodisability Framework is a proposal, not a finished solution. We are publishing it as a discussion paper because we believe these issues deserve wider debate among ...

Disabled Children’s Rights are Under Attack. We’re fighting, but we can’t do it alone: we need your help more than ever. We’re volunteer-run, but costs are rising. To help us keep going, please ...

Contrary to political narratives, research finds social networks and friendships in special schools thrive just as much as in mainstream ...

What this means for other parent groups If your local group is stuck listening to the same tired excuses in council scrutiny meetings, our advice is simple: stop debating their narrative and start ...

Jacqui Brett is a specialist occupational therapist, neurodevelopmental diagnostician & sensory integration practitioner. She is also neurodivergent and a parent to neurodivergent children. Jacqui ...

Researching flexi-schooling: How beneficial is it for children with SEND? We hear from an expert who's conducted multiple studies ...

Disabled Children’s Rights are Under Attack. We’re fighting, but we can’t do it alone: we need your help more than ever. We’re volunteer-run, but costs are rising. To help us keep going, please ...

For many families, one of the biggest questions after school is whether their young person will still have real chances to learn, grow, and be part of their preferred community. Lifelong learning ...

Ipsea answers: From your reference to a draft EHC plan, we assume your son has recently had an EHC needs assessment. As part of this assessment, he should have been assessed by an educational ...