by Sam | 13 Mar 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
The Children and Families Act was given Royal Assent today and is set to transform the system for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). Public Service Info has prepared a briefing note which provides an overview of the Children and Families...
by Chris Rogers | 6 Mar 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
Some children with special educational needs are being left without education for significant periods, a local government ombudsman report says. The watchdog’s report highlights cases of pupils unlawfully excluded from school and denied specialist support....
by Chris Rogers | 9 Jan 2014 | Education & Children's Services
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson has announced that the Department for Education will invest £30 million to recruit and train a pool of “independent supporters” to help parents navigate the new SEN process following the reforms. The independent supporters or...
