National Audit Office concludes SEN system is failing and unsustainable – Natspec response Published on 24th October 2024 Report identifies systematic failings
High Needs in FE – the key facts Published on 18th August 2022 Read Natspec’s analysis of the key facts and figures for specialist FE in 2022
Natspec welcomes Nadhim Zahawi as new Education Secretary Published on 15th September 2021 Clare Howard comments on the appointment
Report reveals anger and frustration at quality of post-16 information Published on 24th February 2021 Two thirds of parents rate the quality of advice on post-16 options for young people with SEND as poor.
Kemi Badenoch replaces Nadhim Zahawi as children and families minister Published on 29th July 2019 Immediate challenges face new minister
Gavin Williamson: new Secretary of State for Education Published on 28th July 2019 Natspec welcomes new Education Secretary
When is new FE provision for SEND students needed, and how do we ensure quality? Published on 23rd October 2018 Read our research findings
Latest SEND statistics and news from DfE Published on 28th May 2018 Number of EHCPs continues to rise
Outstanding! Natspec colleges receive highest grade Published on 22nd March 2018 RNC and Communication Specialist College both rated “Outstanding” Ofsted for residential provision
Review of school exclusions and new fund for alternative provision announced Published on 19th March 2018 Call for evidence on exclusions and new vision and fund for alternative provision
National Star College receives Outstanding judgement Published on 5th March 2018 National Star College is graded Outstanding across all areas – for both Ofsted and CQC
Latest news from DfE Published on 5th March 2018 News from DfE with a range of updates on the SEND reforms
