neurodivergence

The rulebook I never got: A neurodivergent teacher’s journey from masking to belonging

Always called "quirky" but never understood, I spent years performing ‘normal’ – then FE teaching gave me the space...

Jessica Hill
Ayten Nevzat
specialist colleges

We’re redefining career opportunities for SEND learners

Our specialist college is bucking the national trend by helping an average of 90 per cent of its SEND...

Jessica Hill
Gemma Peebles
SEND

From EHCPs to work, our internship scheme is changing lives

When young people with SEND leave education, meaningful work can feel out of reach. But our programme is flipping...

Jessica Hill
Elizabeth Halton
Ofsted

Creating Tomorrow College rated ‘outstanding’ today

Ofsted praises ‘dedicated’ leaders at SEND college for creating calm and professional learning environment in first full inspection

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
SEND

Urgently set out plans to avoid SEND deficits ‘cliff-edge’, MPs tell DfE

Senior MP warns 'lack of action' suggests government is 'comfortable with the current state of affairs'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
SEND

Parents win payout after council SEND transport failure

Derby City Council agrees to pay over £4,000 to families for ‘impractical’ offer

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted, SEND

‘Wholly unsuitable’ EHCPs, long waits for help: SEND inspection failures revealed

Ofsted proposes ‘pool of inspectors’ and report cards to improve SEND inspections as shortcomings revealed

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Ofsted

SEND college awarded first ‘outstanding’ from Ofsted

Oakwood learners praised for ‘impeccable’ behaviour

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted

Trio of ‘outstanding’ grades for SEND college

Orchard Hill College staff hailed for ‘unconditional commitment to helping students achieve their full potential’

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel