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Schools need a new approach in identifying special educational needs

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Schools need a new approach in identifying special educational needs

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The assessment system for children and young people with additional needs in England is failing. More people than ever are on waiting lists for autism and specific learning difficulties. Some NHS trusts are closing waitlists for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Services are overloaded and past breaking point. Based on my … Read more

Students with special educational needs require specialist teachers in mainstream classrooms

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Students with special educational needs require specialist teachers in mainstream classrooms

Credit: Arthur Krijgsman from Pexels A new report from the National Audit Office into special educational needs provision in England has concluded that despite a significant increase in investment over the last decade, “the system is still not delivering better outcomes for children and young people.” This is borne out by my research. Students with … Read more