Read our collection of policy blogs to find out how we're protecting children and young people’s rights to special educational provision and support that meets their needs.
The latest Department for Education’s annual exclusions statistics are out - and they make for a concerning read Read more
Following concerning reports about SEND complaints to the LGSCO, we reached out to clarify - our blog explains more and provides information for families considering a complaint to the ombudsman Read more
What do you do when a school doesn’t want your child? When the school you want to name in your child’s EHC plan not only says they can’t meet the child’s needs but seems dismissive of the very idea, and of your child themselves? Read more
Explore the findings of our recent research into the Government's 'safety valve intervention programme' and its impact on children and young people with SEND Read more
A recent news article highlighted delays in autism and ADHD assessments have led to a lack of support in school for pupils - but our latest blog clarifies: support for SEN is NOT tied to diagnosis Read more
In our latest blog, Kate from our Legal Team explains why resource pressures are not an excuse for local authorities to fail in meeting their legal obligations Read more
The question of elective home education for a child who has special educational needs is an interesting one. Is taking their child out of school a choice parents freely make? What support is available if this is what they decide to do? Read more
Our latest blog post shares some highlights from a special event marking our 40th anniversary discussing our vision for the future of the SEND system Read more
There’s a worryingly persistent narrative in government and local authorities that the SEND crisis is the result of parents/carers being too demanding - our new blog post is a reminder that parents/carers are doing nothing more than expecting local authorities to follow the law Read more
Right now, with a general election due to take place in a year or so and opinion polls suggesting that a change of government is more likely than not, our focus is just as much on the Labour opposition as it is on the Conservative government Read more
The Tribunal’s one and only purpose is to apply SEND law, not to play referee in local disagreements or decide which side has smoother-talking lawyers or a better back-story Read more
Read our blog to find out what we think the new national EHC plan template should contain, and why it matters Read more