2 h. ago Children with special educational needs at risk of losing legal right to school support

Thousands of pupils could be forced out of mainstream education if the government scraps education, health and care plans (EHCPs), campaigners have warned

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9 h. ago Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support

Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send systemHundreds of thousands of children with special needs could lose their legal entitlement to extra support in schools in England under plans being considered by ministers, a move that campaigners warn could force thousands more pupils out of mainstream education.The reforms relate to education, health and care plans (EHCPs), statutory documents families have relied on for more than a decade to guarantee their children’s right to support for conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and mental health issues. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Married teacher ‘made out’ with teen student in car park before confessing to husband

Natalia Elizabeth Wright, 31, quit her job as a special education tutor in Mississippi in April but was allegedly seen brazenly kissing the student, 18, on multiple occasions

Society

4 d. ago Millions failed to pay energy bills while debts hit new record

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that more direct debits failed last month than ever before, with the energy crisis still impacting millions

Economics

5 d. ago Voices: Children with special educational needs are being failed by the system – here’s how we fix the crisis

The government says it wants to protect existing SEND provision while improving the system, writes Dame Christine Lenehan, who is advising ministers. That can only happen if families are genuinely heard and they make help services routine, not a privilege

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5 d. ago The real reasons why Sadiq Khan has failed to fix London’s housing crisis

Mired in regulation and hit by rich foreign investors fleeing, house building in the capital has all but ground to a halt. Will Khan’s green belt U-turn really help, asks Jonathan Prynn

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5 d. ago 'We're terrified our children's futures will be destroyed by huge special education shake

Parents and disability campaigners. are deeply concerned the government's reform of the SEND system will mean children with EHCPs will not be able to access mainstream education

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9 d. ago Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to get better access to PE lessons

Teachers will get expert training in creating and delivering lessons that meet the diverse needs of all pupils - including those with physical, sensory, cognitive, communication or social and emotional needs

Politics

1 week ago India crisis talks fail as Virat Kohli confirms Test retirement before England series

Virat Kohli has followed Rohit Sharma in retiring from Test cricket, despite the BCCI's efforts to convince the legendary batsman to stay on for India's series against England this summer

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2 w. ago Children’s voices must be heard in assisted dying Bill debate, says commissioner

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due to return to the House of Commons for further debate on May 16.

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2 w. ago Urgent warning over 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam: Fraudsters are using AI to mimic children's voices to steal millions of pounds from unsuspecting parents

Cybersecurity experts have issued a fresh warning over an insidious WhatsApp scam message.

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2 w. ago Two Britons to challenge UK’s ‘weak’ response to climate crisis in Strasbourg court

Doug Paulley and Kevin Jordan say their lives being ruined, and lack of effective strategy infringes their human rightsTwo men who say they are being failed by the UK’s flawed response to climate breakdown are taking their case to Europe’s top human rights court.Doug Paulley and Kevin Jordan say their lives have been ruined by the rising temperatures and extreme weather caused by the climate crisis, and that the government’s response fails to respect their human rights. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Voices: There’s a shocking amount of sugar hidden in baby food pouches – and parents have no idea

Caregivers looking for convenience food for their children trust labels that promise nutrition and ‘no nasties’, writes Dayna Brackley. But the real betrayal is that brands sell products high in sugar and low in vital nutrients – under a veneer of ‘health’

Society

4 w. ago Ambulance service and NHS trust admit failures over death of musician

Ebow Graham died after falling out of a third-storey window in east London in April 2020 following a psychotic episodeAn ambulance service and an NHS trust have admitted breaching their duty of care over the death of Ebow Graham, a founding member of the hip-hop group Foreign Beggars.Graham, 40, died after falling out of a third-storey window in Clapton, east London in April 2020 following a psychotic episode. Hours earlier London ambulance paramedics had dismissed his friends’ concerns about his behaviour. And a crisis call handler from East London NHS trust also failed to properly assess his risk or arrange an urgent mental health assessment within the recommended time. Continue reading...

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last month Farage sparks furious backlash after claiming children with special educational needs are ‘over diagnosed’

The Reform UK leader claimed GPs are over diagnosing adults with mental health problems and children with special educational needs

Politics

last month Nigel Farage clashes with charities as he claims GPs are 'massively overdiagnosing' children with special educational needs and disabilities

Ahead of next week's local elections , the Reform UK leader said there was a 'massive problem' among councils due to soaring demand for SEND services.

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