1000 New Family Hubs to Offer SEND Support from April
Families of children with special educational needs will get early, expert help through new Best Start Family Hubs. Find out how the £500m scheme will transform support in your community.
Category : SEND
David Walliams reveals son Alfred, 12, is dyslexic
Comedian David Walliams opens up about his son's dyslexia and how it shapes his approach to writing children's books. He urges parents to make time for shared reading.
SEND Crisis: Treasury Must Fund Support for Children
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson must secure Treasury funding to rescue SEND support system. Thousands of children with special needs face exclusion without urgent intervention.
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.
Coroner: Diagnosis delays not factor in boy's death
A coroner concludes delays in Riley Townsend's autism assessment did not contribute to his tragic death. Read the full inquest findings and the family's long quest for support.
Boy, 12, dies after three-year wait for autism diagnosis
The mother of Riley Townsend pays tribute to her 'amazing' son after an inquest into his death. The 12-year-old had been waiting three years for a vital autism assessment.
£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.
SEND Crisis: System Nears Collapse as Demand Soars
England's special educational needs services face total collapse. Experts demand transparency, proper funding, and firm safeguards for vulnerable children and families.
Toddler Slapped by Childcare Worker, Mother Demands Justice
A Melbourne mother is calling for criminal charges after her neurodivergent three-year-old was slapped by a childcare educator. Discover the full story and the call for better SEND training.
Tice: Children wearing ear defenders in school 'insane'
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice sparks controversy by calling children wearing ear defenders 'insane' and claiming neurodiverse conditions are overdiagnosed.
Anna Maxwell Martin: SATs harm special needs children
BBC star Anna Maxwell Martin joins parents warning primary SATs leave SEND children feeling 'not clever enough'. Read the open letter demanding education reform.
SEND funding crisis could halt bin collections, Tice warns
Reform UK's Richard Tice warns 'out of control' SEND costs, now at £10bn a year, will leave councils unable to afford basic services. He calls for EHCP reforms and an end to 'insane' practices.
59 Councils Face Bankruptcy Over £18bn SEND Crisis
Shocking report reveals dozens of councils could collapse overnight under spiralling SEND costs. Government urged to act as system heads toward 'total collapse'.
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.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Keira Knightley's candid dyslexia revelation
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley reveals her lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how she overcame challenges to build a successful acting career while raising awareness about learning differences.
Mother's fight for autistic son's school place
A desperate mother reveals how her autistic son has been failed by the education system, facing constant rejections from specialist schools despite clear needs.
SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
Boy, 14, dies after Snapchat bullying nightmare
A 14-year-old boy from Cheshire has died by suicide following relentless bullying on Snapchat, prompting urgent calls for better online safety measures in schools.
5-Minute Test Could Spot Hidden Dyslexia in Children
Groundbreaking new research reveals a simple five-minute assessment that could identify dyslexia in children years earlier than current methods, offering hope for millions of families across the UK.
Hospital refuses boy's speech therapy over private school
A leading NHS hospital has denied speech therapy to an 11-year-old boy, claiming his private education makes him ineligible for treatment in a controversial postcode policy decision.
Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Greg Rutherford's wife on neurodivergent son's school days
Susie Verrill opens up about the family's choice to allow their neurodivergent son to miss school days when needed, discussing the importance of protecting his mental wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity.
Exam Time Allowances for Neurodivergent Students Scrutinised
New research reveals concerning disparities in how schools grant additional exam time to students with ADHD and autism, raising questions about educational equity across the UK.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
McFly star reveals daughter's PDA autism diagnosis
McFly drummer Harry Judd opens up about his daughter's Pathological Demand Avoidance diagnosis, shedding light on this often-misunderstood autism profile and its impact on families.
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