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Centres for Excellence in SEND
July 20th 2025
The Education and Training Foundation has two Centres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities; Natspec and City College Norwich.
Introduction to assistive technologies
March 3rd 2025
What assistive technologies are already free and built into your existing tools? How can you promote these more effectively to learners? This free webinar, available on demand, wil … Read more
Demystifying Accessibility
January 16th 2023
Join Learning Technology specialist Sammy White to find out how to make your practice more inclusive. This free Demystifying Accessibility webinar will offer lots of ideas for you … Read more
SEND consultation: have your say
May 10th 2022
The government is seeking your views on proposed changes to the special educational needs and disabilities and alternative provision system in England.
SEND provision: open consultation
April 4th 2022
The government is seeking your views on proposed changes to the SEND provision system in England.
Teacher training at Newcastle College
August 18th 2021
Take a look at the teacher training opportunities available at Newcastle College, which include generic teaching courses and also specialist maths, English, ESOL and LDD/SEND PGCE … Read more
New major package to support online learning
April 19th 2020
The Education Secretary has announced that vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across the country will receive free laptops.
Report highlights SEND policy failures
October 29th 2019
A report on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision published by the Commons Education Committee brings to light government failings to implement reforms in the … Read more
Centres for Excellence in SEND
July 22nd 2019
Three national Centres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will provide expert support for leaders, managers and practitioners who wish to put learn … Read more
DfE ends requirement for post-16 dyslexia assessements
December 18th 2018
The Department for Education has announced an assessment for a specific learning difficulty (which includes dyslexia) undertaken at any age will allow people with dyslexia to apply … Read more