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Tributes paid to dedicated SEND teacher Joanna Ross

The education community mourns Joanna Ross, a Pearson award-winning teacher renowned for her pioneering work in special needs education at a north London school. Discover her inspiring legacy.

The Beatles Helped My Autistic Son Find His Voice

A father shares the powerful story of how music, particularly The Beatles, connected him to his autistic son, James, challenging stereotypes and revealing unique neurological pathways.

NY school investigates wooden 'timeout box' allegations

A New York school district faces state investigation after allegations surfaced that wooden 'timeout boxes' were built to confine students with disabilities. Governor Kathy Hochul calls the claims 'highly disturbing'.

Reform: Use Empty Churches for SEND Schools

Reform UK's Richard Tice calls for redundant churches to become local SEND schools, cutting costly taxi journeys and challenging private equity profits. Read his full plan.

Teacher's 'unwanted gifts' TikTok divides parents

A teacher's viral TikTok listing three Christmas presents she'd rather not receive from pupils has ignited a fierce debate, with some branding her 'ungrateful'. Discover the full story and the divided reaction.

Labour's £6bn SEND funding crisis sparks outcry

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces backlash over a £6 billion special needs funding black hole, with teaching unions threatening national strikes. Discover the full story.

Government faces £6bn Send funding crisis

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists Send reforms benefit children, not save money, amid £6bn funding shortfall concerns. Discover the government's plan.

£20bn Send funding timebomb threatens UK schools

UK government faces £20bn special educational needs funding crisis as responsibility shifts from councils to Department for Education, risking 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools.

Fury as boy, 13, excluded from Christmas lights event

Stevenage Borough Council apologises after a 13-year-old boy with special needs was pushed to the back of the stage and excluded from turning on the town's Christmas lights, despite being promised the role.

SEND system faces collapse as demand surges

Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.

Cairns teacher sacked over explicit student messages

Exclusive investigation reveals how St Augustine's College teacher Harrison Foresto was dismissed after sending inappropriate photos and messages to a student, rocking the prestigious Cairns school community.

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