1. The letter to DCSs This sets out the importance of local authorities meeting the statutory deadline of 31 March 2018 for completing the transfer of all statements of SEN to EHC plans. It also explains that, from April, we will be collecting data monthly from...
Former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff, rapper Professor Green and Tony Blair's former spin doctor Alastair Campbell are some of the stars talking publicly about their mental health battles in a series of new films. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have released...
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Children has published the findings of its inquiry into children's social care in England today. The report, No Good Options [PDF], highlights the impact of the increased demand for children's social services over the last five years coupled with a...
Lenehan review of experiences and outcomes in residential special schools and colleges Dame Christine Lenehan is seeking evidence to inform her review into the experiences and outcomes of children and young people in residential special schools and colleges (including non-maintained and independent special schools). She would like to...
My name is Jonathan Bryan and I am 10 years old. Until last year I was unable to communicate, as I am in a wheelchair with Cerebral Palsy and my voice does not work. Learning to spell, using only my eyes, has totally transformed my life,...
Joint working between the DWP and HMRC in identifying 28,000 families with a child in receipt of DLA but who are not getting the disabled child element(s) paid with their child tax credit. We are pleased with the announcement that, for these families, their awards...
