Views from the Natspec team

Ruth Perry, Senior Policy Manager at Natspec explains why post-19 education is critical for some young people with SEND

Kirsten Jones writes about how colleges can write learner profiles – including those for learners with complex needs – that reflect their own voice instead of overwriting it.

Report identifies systematic failings

Ruth Perry, Senior Policy Manager, responds to the latest set of recommendations for fixing the broken SEND system, this time in a report from ISOS, commissioned jointly by the Local Government Association and the County Councils Network. 

Fil McIntyre reflects on this year’s Bett educational technology exhibition

Fil McIntyre reflects on the TechAbility conference and the breadth of discussion happening amongst delegates.

Coaching provides individual members of staff with a non-directive form of development that can improve their performance at work – learn more about it from a personal perspective.

Ruth Perry looks at the questions change programme areas should be asking themselves to develop a sound understanding of their current offer – and what more can be done to make sure that 16–25 provision for young people with SEND is included in their work.