Inclusion

A supported internship changed my prospects and could help your learners too

Toseef Ahmed explains how his supported internship has been a win-win for him, his team and his employer

JL Dutaut
Toseef Ahmed
Inclusion, Long read

From rebellious pupil to champion of specialist colleges

Clare Howard, chief executive of Natspec, the body representing specialist colleges, is determined to get their voices heard. But...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Inclusion

Revealed: Councils chosen to lead local SEND inclusion plans

Ministers also confirmed 7 new SEND free schools in cash-strapped council areas

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Inclusion

Families face a postcode lottery for SEND support. That needs to change

Special needs staff work tirelessly to meet students' needs, but often this job has been too hard, writes children's...

Shane Chowen
Claire Coutinho MP
Inclusion

Keegan wants ‘extreme caution’ from colleges after trans advice delayed

Education secretary claimed trans guidance delay was to 'allow more time' to speak with teachers, parents and lawyers

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Colleges, Inclusion, Ofsted

SEND college to close after second ‘inadequate’ rating

Farleigh FE college will close its doors to learners with autism this summer

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Inclusion, Ofsted

Specialist college sweeps ‘outstanding’ in first inspection

Inspectors praised the specialist college's use of technology and "highly skilled" staff

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Inclusion

Supporting us must start with understanding who we are and what we need

Poor communication and lack of understanding are hampering colleges’ support of students from minoritised ethnic groups, writes Areeba Iftakhar

JL Dutaut
Areeba Iftakhar
Inclusion, Ofsted

Yorkshire SEND college fails to make safeguarding progress after third Ofsted visit in four months

Watchdog finds college had made insufficient progress in keeping learners safe

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel