A mother from North West England describes her five-year-old deafblind son's 'horrific' mainstream nursery experience, where he made himself sick from anxiety while waiting over a year for an EHCP, as new research reveals widespread parental concerns abou
A deafblind child's struggle in mainstream nursery highlights fears over England's Send reforms. Parents worry funding cuts could reverse hard-won support.
A new survey reveals half of parents of children with complex needs feel nervous about upcoming Send reforms, with 45% worried support will be taken away.
A survey by Sense reveals 47% of SEND parents worry support will be cut in government reforms, with many leaving jobs or reducing hours due to insufficient help.
A mother caring for her deaf-blind son reveals she abandoned her career due to inadequate support, as new research shows widespread parental concern over upcoming SEND reforms.
Nearly half of parents with Send children worry vital support could be reduced under upcoming government reforms, with many forced to leave jobs due to inadequate help.
The heartbreaking story of 11-year-old Joshua Sikes, who died after alleged restraint in a makeshift classroom enclosure, with his final Halloween wish unfulfilled.
A New York school district faces legal action after parents discovered a wooden box allegedly designed to confine their eight-year-old autistic son, sparking outrage and investigation.
Government spending on special needs education in England is projected to double from 2015 to 2028, pressuring mainstream school funding and prompting urgent calls for reform.
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) impacts 8% of children globally, yet remains under-diagnosed. Learn the signs and why multilingual support is crucial for better outcomes.
An 11-year-old autistic boy suffered fatal brain trauma after being restrained in a classroom 'prison'. His mother is suing for $150m, alleging staff 'watched and did nothing'.
The government pledges £200 million for comprehensive SEND training for all teachers and school staff, aiming to create a 'truly inclusive education system'. Read the details.
The search for Linda Brown, a dedicated special education teacher from Chicago, ended tragically as her body was pulled from Lake Michigan. Discover the details of the mysterious disappearance.
Bill Bradbury, a dedicated headteacher who achieved an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating and was appointed a national leader in education, has died aged 73. Discover his remarkable legacy.
A former school bus aide in Colorado pleads guilty to assaulting three nonverbal autistic students. The abuse was uncovered via surveillance footage. Read the full story.
Tributes are paid to Joanna Ross, a Pearson Teaching Award winner whose dedication to special needs education and inclusive school design left a lasting legacy in London. Read her inspiring story.
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.
Exclusive: Ministers are set for a clash over plans to scale down rights for children with less severe special needs, reserving EHCPs for the most severe cases. Have your say in our poll.
The government plans to restrict legal rights for children with milder special needs, sparking a Labour rebellion. Discover the details of the proposed SEND reforms and the growing crisis.
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.
Record levels of child poverty, pandemic fallout, and screen time replacing real-world experiences are fuelling a national speech crisis. Education Secretary plans major SEND overhaul.
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'.
Schools minister Georgia Gould condemns Reform UK figures for claims about 'naughty' children and bad parenting in the SEND system. Read the full story on the political row.
Singer Frankie Bridge opens up about feeling 'helpless' as her son Carter, 11, faces daily battles with school due to his dyslexia diagnosis. Discover the family's emotional journey.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez donate $5 million to support neurodivergent students. Discover how this grassroots grant aims to transform classrooms across the US and UK.
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge tearfully shares her son Carter's dyslexia diagnosis and the 'battle' to get him support after he refused to attend school. Read her emotional journey.
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.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about disabled children, but descended into incoherence. Full coverage of the press conference and party contradictions.
A mother is seeking advice after her nine-year-old son ran away from home to escape his school's Christmas concert, sparking a police search and a safeguarding review. Discover the full story and the debate over school pressures.
Gardeners' World star Adam Frost opens up about his son Oakley's ADHD diagnosis and his own dyslexia, revealing how hands-on careers provided purpose. Read the full story.