(Above is an audio recording of the blog post) It is almost a tautology to describe the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (henceforth, SEND) system in England as in crisis. For many SEND Coordinators (SENDCos), waiting for the Labour government’s…
A recent report identified a growth in the use of standardised curricula in both primary and secondary schools in England. These resourced schemes of work are considered ready for teacher use and often take the form of PowerPoint presentations. They…
The Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) led by Becky Francis has now issued its Call for Evidence. The questions it asks focus on improvements in existing arrangements, having particularly in mind the needs of children disadvantaged in various ways, as…