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Analysing Pupil Absence in England for the Autumn Term 2024
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.
£10.7 Billion budget for SEN support – A Summary of the NAO Report
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.
SEND spending, what will the NAO report say?
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.
Alternative Provision Conferences 2024/2025
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.
SEND Conferences 2025
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.
DfE Survey reveals the full scale of SEND challenges
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.
Announcement: We have partnered with Provision Plus+!
“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.
We are exhibiting at the Alternative Provision Conference 2024!
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.
Key Education Announcements from Labour Conference 2024
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...
Join Us at the Future of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Conference!
Are you interested in seeing DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance system in action? We will be exhibiting the DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance and timetabling system at the Future of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Conference hosted by Westminster...
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