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‘Lost generation’ at risk of leaving school without vital Send support, MPs warn
Whether children receive support depends too much on their postcode, or how well families can navigate the system, the Public Accounts Committee said.
Ofsted to meet parents of Send children to understand why they are not in school
It comes as proposed legislation is seeking to remove the automatic right for parents to home educate their children if they are at risk of harm.
Access to children’s social media after death ‘moral and humane right’, MPs hear
Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson said social media giants place ‘process ahead of compassion’ for parents seeking answers about their child’s death.
Disruptive pupils’ parents should be forced to co-operate with schools – report
Teachers should be able to escalate concerns to other agencies on ‘safeguarding grounds’ when families refuse to co-operate, a report has suggested.
Parents working from home are keeping children off school, Ofsted chief says
Pandemic lockdowns and the ‘phenomenon’ of home working have fuelled pupil absences, Sir Martyn Oliver suggests.
VAT on private school fees could have ‘seismic impact’ on girls – headteacher
The Girls’ Schools Association president called on independent schools to ‘stand up and fight’ to protect girls-only education.
Parents face higher nursery fees due to national insurance hike, charity warns
Two in five senior staff in childcare settings have said changes in the Budget could lead to permanent closures unless the Government takes action.
Private school group to launch legal action over Government’s VAT plan on fees
Members of the Independent Schools Council board voted to take action after the policy was confirmed in the Budget.
Punitive fines on parents not helping school absence rates, says expert
It comes after figures last week suggested the number of pupils in England missing at least half of possible school sessions has risen.
Special educational needs system ‘not delivering’ for families – watchdog
The NAO said the Government should introduce urgent reform to put SEN provision in England on a ‘financially sustainable footing’.