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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 4d

October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth - QE Insights takes a look at #ADHD in girls and how home and school can recognise and support it.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/197sj8

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 11d

BREAKING NEWS

SEND reforms delayed to 2026
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nmvjr

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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 11d

Sir Martyn Oliver says schools shouldn't need to choose between inclusion and behaviour.
The #Ofsted chief states: 'Inclusion demands high standards'.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1my70f

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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 13d

Assistive technology can be a crucial tool for learners with SEND, but latest data shows 'modest' uptake by educators.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qt5tc

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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 16d

It's #DLDday today, so here's what speech and language specialist, Ella Mckenzie, wants people to know about Developmental Language Disorder #DLD.

www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9p531

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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 17d

The Sutton Trust reveals the extent of the financial implications that can come with having a child with SEND in England.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uiord

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 19d

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on additional learning needs (ALN) data.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/srgvn

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 25d

DfE reveals new financial incentive for SEND-specialist teacher trainees at further education level, after Ofsted finds current training ‘too basic’.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cekz5

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · 26d

Institute of Fiscal Studies reveals pupils with EHCPs or CDLA are more likely to come from the ‘most deprived tenth of neighbourhoods'.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ljcwb

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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Oct 1

Bridget Phillipson confirms further SEND training for educators is 'essential'.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fcv2r

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 30

Manychildren with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile miss school regularly or find it hard to attend.
I recently sat down with authors and PDA advocates Georgina Benger & Caryn Price to discuss one of their latest books about PDA approaches: Olive’s Day.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jzc5g

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 26

September has been a busy month for SEND news and updates.
From #Ofsted to the SEND inquiry, catch up with Digest here:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zro5r

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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 25

Starting out on the NPQ for SENCOs soon, or considering it? Here's some advice from those already doing the course:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12qqt3

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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 23

Georgina Durrant spoke with MP Helen Hayes about the Education Committee's recent report on the SEND system, speaking of the 'deep trauma' faced by parents.
Find out what they discussed:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17szt5

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 17

MPs have released a report calling the current SEND system 'fragmented' and 'unclear'.
They make recommendations for the upcoming reforms.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/195igs

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 16

Ofsted's new framework says SENDCos should have power and authority within a school's leadership structure to 'make a positive difference' for pupils with SEND.

However, many are still not part of their school's leadership team.

Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uojp2

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 15

A survey of SENDCos reveals the disparity in pay approaches across the country, with some receiving no allowance for undertaking the role.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s9kcc

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 9

Government hails biggest ‘improvement in attendance for a decade’, but SEND absence gap widens.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f5h0b

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 4

As schools await news of SEND reforms this autumn, 3000 educators told Teacher Tapp what they want to change.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18bxg7

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 3

As the new school year begins, Digest has your key SEND dates in one place:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cezem

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Sep 1

Many SENDCos head back to school today - some new to role and some experienced.
SEND Digest has a handy round-up of SENDCo articles, from useful tips to thoughts from leaders in the world of SEND.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dza0c

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Aug 27

In another back to school article, SEND Digest considers what educators can do to promote an inclusive classroom environment.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/162apu

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Nicki Chambers @nickidigest.bsky.social · Aug 26

As the end of the holidays nears, Digest has put together a round-up of our back to school content for educators and parents.

#BackToSchool #BackToSchool2025

Catch up below and read the full articles at: twinkl.co.uk/l/wha56

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Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Aug 26

As educators prepare to head back to the classroom, how can they ensure they support their pupils with SEND?
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/170u9c

Lauren Brown - QE Insights @laurendigest.bsky.social · Aug 18

In an episode of the SEND in the Experts podcast, Georgina Durrant discussed the SENDCo role with SEND consultant and author, Natalie Packer.
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1e69uy

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