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Inclusion Bases Guidance published. Take it or leave it, it’s non-statutory

Special Needs Jungle — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

We’ve talked a lot about Inclusion Bases and the non-statutory guidance that was being developed. Today it has been published, so you will be able to see for yourselves what …

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Let’s write the true narrative of the SEND reform proposals: We want your unfiltered-by-AI views

Special Needs Jungle — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

As Sir Kier Starmer's resignation sinks in, you may be wondering if or how a new prime minister will impact the SEND proposals and the Schools White Paper. There will …

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The relentless march of SEND reform only hears views that fit the narrative

Tania Tirraoro — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

“We note that in several important areas including routes to redress, governance accountability, and the role of health services, our approach does not fully align with the Committee’s proposals. However, …

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When “fine” at school isn’t fine at home: the hidden cost of autistic masking on families

Special Needs Jungle — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

By Emma McDonnell Emma McDonnell's story is going to be familiar to many readers. "We don't see that here," or words to that effect, tell you they think you're the …

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SEND reforms and the forgotten children at risk of exclusion

Special Needs Jungle — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

by Justina Asafu-Adjaye, Education Consultant and Parent Advocate As the conversation about SEND reform continues, it’s important to keep in mind the children whose needs remain the least visible or …

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SEND 2026: Tracking a decade of rising need with earlier EHCPs and moves to specialist provision for secondary

Matt Keer — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

It's that time of year again: The Department for Education (DfE) has published its annual statistics on special educational needs in England. These days, the DfE does a great job …

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Using “Not Quite Experts” at Hand will be the only solution to staff the Government’s big new plan for school support

Matt Keer — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

Last week, the Department for Education (DfE) provided more details on Experts at Hand, one of the most important parts of its changes to the English SEND system. We ran …

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Book Giveaway! Double Discrimination and why we need to focus on SEND children and young people of colour

Special Needs Jungle — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

With Saba Salman, journalist and author Introduction by SNJ's Dr Sharon Smith: During my doctoral research, exploring the educational inclusion and exclusion of learners who have Down's syndrome, I got …

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Don’t stop making noise: Sign to save SEND Legal Rights! Here’s 3 easy actions for this half term

Special Needs Jungle — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

Just because the consultation is over, it does not mean we can just sit back and wait to find out what Government AI will make of whatever your submitted. The …

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The Government thinks Ofsted will ensure SEND reform accountability. This evidence suggests ‘significant concern’.

Matt Keer — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

If you sat in on our Schools White Paper webinar with Department for Education Minister, Georgia Gould, last month, you’ll have heard plenty of concerns from parents about accountability in …

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