Hope of more cash to re-engage hard-to-reach youth Councils wishing for extra funding from DfE ‘intention’ to extend pilot work programme for SEND learners
As SEND needs rise, apprenticeships face an inclusion reality check New ILR data shows a sharp rise in apprentices requiring additional learning support, leaving providers at risk of being judged on inclusion without being resourced to deliver it
College teachers part of £200m SEND training scheme A ‘comprehensive’ new package of training is hoped to ‘upskill all staff in every school, college and nursery’
Committee chair criticises DfE response to SEND report Helen Hayes says government must provide a ‘much more detailed response’ in the new year
If everyone is a SEND teacher FE needs to train them, and fast Recruits arrive with little training in inclusive pedagogy. As Ofsted raises the bar on SEND provision, the government must confront the workforce gaps it created
Perm sec advises against ‘blanket’ council duty on post-16 SEND transport Top education civil servant also highlights soaring post-16 transport costs for SEND learners that have outpaced pre-16 spending
SEND first class: How groundbreaking partnership are rethinking SEND support The Sutton Life Centre is one of several partnerships between colleges and external partners, where SEND learners are prepared not only to access education, but to build a future beyond it
Specialist colleges transform lives yet remain invisible in policy For many young people, specialist FE is the first place where education truly works. But without regulatory recognition, equitable funding and a workforce plan, we risk failing those who need it most
Bett UK 2026: Learning without limits Education is humanity’s greatest promise and our most urgent mission.