SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Thursday
11th Jul 2024
Why Labour’s AP and SEND policy shift is a big deal
ASCL inclusion specialist Margaret Mulholland outlines why a policy shift at the Department for Education is a timely – and very welcome – move
![Classroom](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-07/SEND-classroom.jpg?itok=brAulBAi)
Three simple ways to reduce sensory overwhelm
All staff should be aware of sensory processing issues and how to mitigate these, says Sendco Leyla Gembell, and an informed approach can benefit all students
![Tent in classroom](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-07/Safe-spaces.jpg?itok=6da09Gi1)
Tuesday
2nd Jul 2024
7 demands from North East leaders ahead of the election
School leaders’ network Schools North East’s manifesto calls on the next government to recognise the impact of long-term poverty on schools
![Election 2024: 7 demands from North East school leaders](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-07/Food%20bank.jpg?itok=VQboiohU)
Why hiring ex-sports professionals is a winner for schools
The CEO of EdStart Schools, a provider of SEND and alternative provision, says recruiting former football and rugby professionals has given students extra inspiration
![Why we’ve embraced staff with sporting experience](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-07/sporting%20experience.jpg?itok=hF8kHOZa)