New to the SENDCO role/new to a school? Try to tick off these things by the end of September sendmatters.co.uk/2021/08/30/new…

On my website you can now find my: Back to School SEND Update lpec.org.uk/back-to-school… and my Updated Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources List lpec.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

APPG for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Sept 2025 report 'Reforming the SEND system in England' now available: naht.org.uk/about-us/organ… Olivia Blake MP Gregory Stafford MP Shockat Adam MP

SEND Inquiry Report 1: Strengthen inclusion—but don’t dilute SEND legal entitlements the Education Committee tells the Government - Special Needs Jungle specialneedsjungle.com/send-inquiry-r…

On SNJ Today: We look at either end of the #EHCP age range: Early Years and Post 16. Plus we examine proposals to compel the NHS to pay its fair share in SEND, By Cut Scenes Sharon L. Smith & Tania Tirraoro FRSA - Special Needs Jungle specialneedsjungle.com/send-inquiry-2…

On SNJ Today: In our final look at the #SENDInquiry report, Matthew Keer asks how does Helen Hayes 💙🌹 Education Committee think #SEND funding should be fixed for the long term? specialneedsjungle.com/send-inquiry-r…

The DfE has published rapid evidence reviews into identifying & supporting the needs of children with SEND in mainstream settings. Findings include a need for a shared, whole-school commitment supported by leadership. We'll be looking at these in depth gov.uk/government/pub…

If you have a SEND Tribunal coming up, here’s something you should be aware of regarding the evidence bundle that is prepared for your case. judiciary.uk/wp-content/upl…

On SNJ Today: Annie Smith The British Institute of Human Rights shares their new SEND resources and explains how parents can use the Human Rights Act when advocating for their children. She says BIHR is ready to #SaveOurChildrensRights if EHCP rights are cut specialneedsjungle.com/human-rights-a…

In a 6-part series, Matt Bromley – bee – analyses the 6 core evaluation areas of the new #Ofsted #schools inspection framework, helping you to sense-check your approach, prepare your response & identify areas for focus. Part 1 is #Inclusion – buff.ly/P3G0Anj

Government must act on the “double disadvantage” of poverty and SEND policies says new report - Special Needs Jungle specialneedsjungle.com/government-mus…

Reform of special educational needs system delayed until 2026 bbc.in/4hq1BLN

On SNJ Today: Independent accountability group, Measure What Matters discusses its evidence showing the law on SEND hasn't failed, it's been systematic undermined by LAs. MWM say the Government is wilfully ignoring the truth. Please share with your MP. specialneedsjungle.com/law-send-isnt-…

On SNJ Today: Matthew Keer warns the current state of SEND funding is chaotic & deteriorating faster than expected. He says at the top level, no one really knows how much is spent on SEND and reforming the system's finances will be immensely painful: specialneedsjungle.com/send-funding-r…

On SNJ Today: We've recently been delegating our media interviews to our campaign manager, Rachel Filmer. After a recent, particularly gruelling interview, she's written about keeping calm while setting straight those who spout SEND misinformation specialneedsjungle.com/challenging-se…

Ahead of the Schools White Paper, Department for Education is holding a series of in-person & online events to “discuss & understand views on the core principles for SEND reform and ensure reforms are grounded in lived experience.” Find out more: bit.ly/dfesend

The government will fund research for tools to help identify children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) earlier, with the aim that these will be in schools by 2028. tes.com/magazine/news/…

The new Ofsted school inspection framework has a golden thread of #inclusion – with a particular focus on four categories of disadvantage. ℙ𝕒𝕦𝕝 𝕂. 𝔸𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝔽ℂℂ𝕋 𝕃𝕃𝔼 considers what this means for #schools & their leaders as they prepare for #inspection buff.ly/59Xtqjw #education

𝗣𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗽𝘀 If you support a child with a demand avoidant profile, you might find this week’s free downloadable resource helpful. patreon.com/posts/145334187 (Please share)

Some developments in SEND Politics today: The Government response to Education Committee SEND Inquiry and letters between the Secretary of State and Helen Hayes 💙🌹 Committee Chair. We've added them all to this page for your viewing pleasure: specialneedsjungle.com/send-politics/