Specialist Sector
Wednesday
Urgent SEND problems in almost third of areas inspected
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission only gave a clean bill of health to seven of the 26 areas that received SEND area inspections last year
‘Inadequate’ ASN provision having impact on all pupils
An ‘intolerable’ gap has grown between additional support needs policy and practice in Scotland, say 11 bodies who have joined forces to underline concerns over ASN
Friday
Independent schools in Scotland: new register published
Overview of independent school sector in Scotland includes details on rolls, ASN specialist status and whether boarding is provided
Kent SEND pupil plan unworkable without more funding, leaders warn
Draft plan seen by Tes reveals mainstream schools expected to take on pupils who are six to seven years behind in their cognitive and learning development
Thursday
Special schools: DfE considers reforming £10K-per-place system
Government could take ‘radical step’ of replacing the current system, which has seen special schools paid £10,000 per place since 2013, leaders are told
International schools and teachers celebrate global award wins
Winners of the inaugural Tes Awards for International Schools have been unveiled, with schools and staff from across the world honoured
