Inclusion, The Staffroom - opinion

The Staffroom: How to incorporate assistive technology

Assistive technology can improve access to learning and drive attainment, says Faye McLaughlin, and the best thing is you...

JL Dutaut
Faye McLaughlin
Inclusion

What’s behind the spate of ‘inadequate’ SEND college inspection results?

There were 7 'inadequate' inspections in 2021/22 compared to 4 between 2017 and 2021

Tallulah Taylor
Tallulah Taylor
Inclusion

Just 1 in 4 SEND students in work a year after supported internship ends

Providers say support must continue as learners move into paid work

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Inclusion

How to support learners with SEND into employment 

Supporting learners with needs and disabilities into employment isn’t just about getting them the job but making sure they...

JL Dutaut
Rhona Sapsford
Prison education

Prison education: Ministers to tackle ‘disastrously overlooked’ issue of prisoners with SEND

Officials also pledge to provide prisoners wit education 'passports' and more in-cell laptops

Tallulah Taylor
Tallulah Taylor
Profiles

Lynette Barrett, chief executive, National Star

From care worker to chief executive, Lynette Barrett has risen up the ranks at National Star, the adult special...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Ofsted

Inspection section: Series of grade 4s released following pause in publication of Ofsted reports

Multiple training providers are now facing contract terminations

Tallulah Taylor
Tallulah Taylor
Inclusion, The Staffroom - opinion

Do you know how to support a student with a recent autism diagnosis?

As a member of staff with Asperger’s Syndrome, I have first-hand experience of the kind of support that can...

Jess Staufenberg
Harry Empsall
Colleges, Inclusion, Ofsted

SEND college judged ‘inadequate’ after Ofsted finds issues of neglect and ‘uninspiring’ curriculum

Concerns raised over neglect, hygiene and curriculum at My Life Learning in Wigan.

Jason Noble
Jason Noble