The NAO's report highlights that England’s special educational needs system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people.| National Audit Office (NAO)
Historian Paula Akpan on what's missing from the curriculum. Plus: The Black women of history erased from the record books + an exclusive extract of Akpan's groundbreaking debut book.| national.thelead.uk
The attack on a Black girl by a gang of white teenagers makes clear the UK education system falls far short of its duty of care for Black children.| national.thelead.uk
Children and young people in England with an education, health and care plan (EHCP), including annual local authority activity on EHCP requests and assessment.| explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk
*** UPDATE – In December 2023, the Government published new statistics on SEND Tribunal cases. These show that the situation has got even worse since Pro Bono Economics’ research. The number of new cases rose from 11.000 a year to 13, 700. And the Tribunal found in parents’ favour in an incredible 98% of cases (compared with 96% for the previous year and in the research). Pro Bono Economics estimate that this means the wasted cost of Tribunals rose to £87 million a year, or pro...| Disabled Children's Partnership
Lauren Crosby Medlicott delves into the rise of homeschooling, unpacking the causes and what the impacts may be.| national.thelead.uk
