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Four top tips to create an inclusive SEND-friendly educational space

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29th February 2024

With over 1.5 million children in the UK recognised as having special educational needs (SEN), the demand for spaces that cater to those who require extra support is growing. The…

Addressing the challenges of Alternative provision (AP) with Artificial Intelligence

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30th October 2023

Fleur Sexton (pictured, right), Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands and CEO of dynamic training provider, PET-Xi, with a reputation for success with the hardest to reach, discusses how the power of…

‘Life changing personal AI device’ supports student reading and learning

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26th June 2023

OrcCam Technologies has introduced new features for its recently-launched OrCam, which is describes as a ‘comprehensive AI-driven study partner’. The OrCam Learn is designed to empower students, including those…

Shakespeare to be made accessible for deaf school children

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10th May 2023

University of Birmingham academics and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have joined forces in a new project to make Shakespeare accessible for deaf children in schools. This pioneering initiative is…

Tech for dyslexia: How to access funding for higher education

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29th September 2022

By Irie Meltzer, UK Regional Director at OrCam Technologies The number of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in further and higher education is growing. Education data shows…

Has technology changed the role of the SENCO?

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10th June 2022

By Rebecca Garside, SENCO and Curriculum Leader, Lewis Charlton Learning Centre, Director at Inclusion Infusion and Co-Director at Sunflower Education CIC Special educational need coordinators (SENCOs) have played a key…

nasen reveals 2021 award winners for SEND educational excellence

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18th October 2021

Winners of nasen’s fifth annual Awards have been revealed in a glittering celebration at the Waldorf Hilton in London, with 13 schools, individuals and organisations winning accolades for their outstanding…

Schools to play key role in ‘landmark’ autism strategy

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22nd July 2021

Improving the lives of autistic people is the focus of a new multi-million pound strategy launched by the government, backed by £75m investment in its first year, with increased awareness…

The future for children with EHC plans in a post-COVID world

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29th April 2021

By Natalie Kenneison, Chief Operating Officer at Imosphere There were 390,109 children and young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans maintained by local authorities as of January 2020.…

New special free schools to educate 3,000 pupils

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20th July 2020

Up to 3,000 new school places are to be created for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), providing tailored support and specialist equipment. Staffed by specially trained teachers,…