Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

The former One to One NHS Medical Centre on Gas House Lane in Morpeth.

Plans for a new SEND school in Morpeth submitted to council

Berwick Academy.

School criticises council for 'completely unacceptable' SEND unit delay

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A therapy session at Burlington House

The 'neurodiverse' school combining in-house therapy and life skills

The survey reveals that girls with two or more characteristics of inequality are significantly more likely to not be active every day

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David Smith MP (North Northumberland, Labour)

Working hard to create a lasting SEND solution

David Smith MP at Amble.

‘My report shows that the current SEND system does not work’

The Education Committee recommends the Government sets a national standard for the support children with SEND can expect in school

What the Government needs to do to fix the SEND system - new report

Alfie Court surfing at Bamburgh.

Surf school delivering 'life-changing' sessions

EHCPs are legal documents that ensure children with special educational needs get the support they need at school

EHCPs could be scrapped - why some experts say they're worth keeping

Four key areas of focus were identified in the curriculum review

Curriculum 'not working for all' - 4 things review says need changing
What we teach children in school currently is lacking in some key ways 🏫
Amber Allott

Certain demographics, including girls, appear to be getting identified as having SEN at lower rates

Three groups of children whose SEN needs may be going unrecognised

Jamie Oliver has spoken out about the impact dyslexia had on his school experience

Jamie Oliver to front new documentary on dyslexia and UK school system

All three of the new schools aim to fill a local need

A look at three new schools set to open in England in 2025

Emma Steel is the head of Every Cherry, which creates and publishes more accessible books

Meet the woman behind ground-breaking new books for children with SEND

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Current SEN spending is putting councils in a tricky position, the report says

Special education system 'failing' - could next week’s Budget fix it?

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What we know about the thousands of children not enrolled in school

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