Recent findings from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and The Difference (An education charity) have brought to light a worrying trend in the education sector: a significant increase in school exclusions across England. Over the past year, both...
Newly released figures from the Department for Education (DfE) reveal a stark increase in school exclusions in the autumn term of 2023. Both suspensions and permanent exclusions have seen significant year-on-year rises, with experts linking these trends to behavioural challenges post-pandemic.
When looking at the full academic year, persistent absence (defined as missing 10% or more sessions) decreased slightly compared to the previous year, with a more notable improvement seen in primary schools. However, severe absence (missing 50% or more sessions) edged up slightly in both primary and secondary schools. Both types of absences remain well above pre-pandemic levels, particularly in secondary schools.
The report highlights that since 2019, there has been no consistent improvement in outcomes for children and young people with SEN. The DfE’s objective to improve educational attainment and post-school outcomes has seen mixed results. In 2021/22, only 69% of those with SEN at key stage 4 were in sustained education, apprenticeship, or employment after leaving 16 to 18 study, compared to 85% for those without SEN.
The National Audit Office (NAO) is set to release a report next week on the cost and performance of England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. The publication comes just before the upcoming budget and spending review.
Are you looking to attend an Alternative Provision Conference in 2024/2025? You will find an aggregated list of conferences here that might fit your needs! This list will be updated periodically as more conferences are announced. Is your conference not here? Let us know and we’ll get you added.
Are you looking to attend a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Conference in 2025? You will find an aggregated list of conferences here that might fit your needs! This list will be updated periodically as more conferences are announced. Is your conference not here? Let us know and we’ll get you added.
A new survey was published by the DfE last week that discusses the challenges the Government will face addressing the SEND system in the UK.
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
After meeting with the inspirational Jade Neivens-Brown at Provision Plus+, we were minded of this timeless proverb. We left the meeting thinking how co-operating would help our complementary services provide the support (technical and professional) to ensure young people who are educated outside of the mainstream get what they need, and frankly deserve. Through their robust quality assurance process Provision Plus+, are fostering an environment where every student has the opportunity to flourish.
Do you want to see a demo of the Alternative Provision Attendance system in person? We will be an exhibitor at the 3rd Annual Alternative Provision Conference, which is taking place in London, United Kingdom on the 27th November 2024. The conference is hosted by Westminster Insight.
This post is based on information sourced from a Schoolsweek article by Freddie Whittaker and Sam Booth. The Labour Party Conference in Liverpool has highlighted significant initiatives aimed at improving education. Key topics included reforms to special educational...