Why cutting post-19 SEND provision will end in tears Published on 2nd September 2025 Ruth Perry, Senior Policy Manager at Natspec explains why post-19 education is critical for some young people with SEND
Articulating an authentic learner voice Published on 13th February 2025 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.
National Audit Office concludes SEN system is failing and unsustainable – Natspec response Published on 24th October 2024 Report identifies systematic failings
An effective and financially sustainable approach to SEND? Published on 25th July 2024 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.
Reflections on Bett Published on 1st February 2024 Fil McIntyre reflects on this year’s Bett educational technology exhibition
TechAbility Conference 2023 – balancing futuristic and fundamental Published on 17th November 2023 Fil McIntyre reflects on the TechAbility conference and the breadth of discussion happening amongst delegates.
Coaching: getting to know what you don’t know Published on 2nd November 2023 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.
How can we ensure 16-25 SEND provision is at the heart of local area inclusion planning? Published on 11th October 2023 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.
Blocks in the road to an inclusive FE system in Wales Published on 27th September 2023 Kirsten Jones considers current obstacles preventing equal access to further education.
SEND in FE: swimming together out of the treacle? Published on 6th September 2023 Clare Howard looks at how a shared vision for SEND in FE could help us out of the current quagmire.
TechAbility AT Champions: Building a community of practice Published on 27th June 2023 How a collaborative approach has benefited staff and organisations in their approach to Assistive Technology.
The Natspec Conference 2023 – what did we learn? Published on 20th June 2023 Natspec CEO Clare Howard reflects on two days in Stratford-upon-Avon and what we can take away from the collective experience.
