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Election 2019: Labour promises move towards inclusive education system

By John Pring on 11th December 2019 Category: Education

Election 2019: Labour promises move towards inclusive education system
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Labour has committed itself to moving back towards an inclusive education system if it wins power in tomorrow’s general election (Thursday). The pledge was made by Marsha de Cordova, the party’s shadow minister for disabled people, at a pre-election rally of […]

Disabled children in London more likely to receive an inclusive education, says report

By John Pring on 14th November 2019 Category: Education

Disabled children in London more likely to receive an inclusive education, says report
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Disabled children in London are more likely to receive an inclusive education than those being educated anywhere else in England, according to a new report. The report, by the education consultancy MIME, found that the London borough of Westminster was delivering […]

MPs criticised over ‘disgraceful’ omission of ALLFIE inclusive education evidence

By John Pring on 24th October 2019 Category: Education

MPs criticised over ‘disgraceful’ omission of ALLFIE inclusive education evidence
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MPs who released a report criticising the implementation of the government’s reforms of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system have been accused of a “disgraceful” omission of crucial evidence on inclusive education. The Commons education committee, chaired by the […]

Third report in a month raises fresh concerns over SEND system

By John Pring on 10th October 2019 Category: Education

Third report in a month raises fresh concerns over SEND system
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An ombudsman has added to increasing concerns about the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system in England after revealing that it has been upholding an “exceptional and unprecedented” number of complaints. The new report by the Local Government and Social […]

Research DRILLs down into bullying and social exclusion of disabled pupils

By John Pring on 8th August 2019 Category: Education

Research DRILLs down into bullying and social exclusion of disabled pupils
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Young disabled pupils have described how they are targeted by school bullies because of their impairments, and are treated as social outcasts, but still do not view themselves as disabled people, according to new research. Researchers interviewed more than 40 disabled […]

SEN court case is due to ‘shocking’ and ‘shameful’ austerity impact, say campaigners

By John Pring on 27th June 2019 Category: Education

SEN court case is due to ‘shocking’ and ‘shameful’ austerity impact, say campaigners
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Disabled campaigners have spoken outside the high court of the “shocking” and “shameful” impact of the government’s austerity policies on the education of disabled children, as they supported a high-profile legal action. Three families with disabled children are this week asking […]

Inclusive education campaigners back SEND crisis march

By John Pring on 30th May 2019 Category: Education

Inclusive education campaigners back SEND crisis march
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Inclusive education campaigners are supporting parents and their disabled children today (Thursday) as they take part in marches around the country to highlight the special educational needs and disability (SEND) funding crisis. Parents are calling for reform of the SEND system, […]

Disabled young people have been cheated by support reforms, MPs hear

By John Pring on 21st March 2019 Category: Education

Disabled young people have been cheated by support reforms, MPs hear
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Disabled young people have told MPs how they have been “cheated” by the government’s new system for supporting pupils and students through school and college. MPs on the Commons education committee heard how disabled pupils were being denied a voice in […]

Flood’s ‘bittersweet’ departure from ‘rock solid’ ALLFIE

By John Pring on 14th March 2019 Category: Education

Flood’s ‘bittersweet’ departure from ‘rock solid’ ALLFIE
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A prominent disabled activist has spoken of her “bittersweet” feelings at leaving the organisation that leads the fight for inclusive education after nearly 13 years. Tara Flood (pictured) is to leave The Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE), where she has been […]

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 […]

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