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Anger over government’s plans for 37 new special schools

By John Pring on 14th March 2019 Category: Education

Anger over government’s plans for 37 new special schools
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Inclusive education campaigners have condemned the government’s announcement that it is funding 37 new special free schools, with segregated institutions for disabled children set to be opened in every part of England. The announcement by education secretary Damian Hinds means there […]

Minister condemned for ‘woeful’ response to residential special school review

By John Pring on 23rd August 2018 Category: Education

Minister condemned for ‘woeful’ response to residential special school review
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Inclusive education campaigners have condemned the government’s “woeful” response to a review of the experiences of disabled children and young people in residential special schools. The Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) said the government had again failed to take action that […]

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