Grappling with SEND in Education

The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching: A Timely Intervention in the Future of SEND?

The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching: A Timely Intervention in the Future of SEND?

by Brett Summers July 9, 2026

Reading Enjoyment Is Rising — But for Whom? A Response to the 2026 National Literacy Trust Findings

Reading Enjoyment Is Rising — But for Whom? A Response to the 2026 National Literacy Trust Findings

by Brett Summers June 21, 2026

The Inclusion Test: How Ofsted 2026 Could Transform Outcomes for SEND, Pupil Premium and Free School Meal Pupils

The Inclusion Test: How Ofsted 2026 Could Transform Outcomes for SEND, Pupil Premium and Free School Meal Pupils

by Brett Summers June 14, 2026

Inclusion, Inspection and the Challenge of Evaluating SEND Provision: An Academic Response to Ofsted Inspectors’ Perspectives on Inclusion

Inclusion, Inspection and the Challenge of Evaluating SEND Provision: An Academic Response to Ofsted Inspectors’ Perspectives on Inclusion

by Brett Summers June 11, 2026

Beyond Good Intentions: An Academic Response to 10 Common SEN (Mis)Interventions and the Future of Evidence-Informed SEND Practice

Beyond Good Intentions: An Academic Response to 10 Common SEN (Mis)Interventions and the Future of Evidence-Informed SEND Practice

by Brett Summers June 8, 2026

The SEND Funding Crisis: Why England’s Most Vulnerable Pupils Are Paying the Price

The SEND Funding Crisis: Why England’s Most Vulnerable Pupils Are Paying the Price

by Brett Summers June 5, 2026

Mental Health, SEND and the Risk of Policy Regression: Why Explicit Recognition Matters

Mental Health, SEND and the Risk of Policy Regression: Why Explicit Recognition Matters

by Brett Summers June 4, 2026

The Manosphere, SEND Learners and the New Safeguarding Challenge: Understanding Vulnerability, Radicalisation and Educational Responses

The Manosphere, SEND Learners and the New Safeguarding Challenge: Understanding Vulnerability, Radicalisation and Educational Responses

by Brett Summers June 4, 2026

“Failing By Design?” does England’s Education System Leave Pupils Unprepared for Adult Life? – The Milburn Review and the Growing Crisis Facing SEND Learners.

“Failing By Design?” does England’s Education System Leave Pupils Unprepared for Adult Life? – The Milburn Review and the Growing Crisis Facing SEND Learners.

by Brett Summers May 29, 2026

Backlash Over the DFE’s Gemma Collins Campaign: Was the Criticism Justified?

Backlash Over the DFE’s Gemma Collins Campaign: Was the Criticism Justified?

by Brett Summers May 22, 2026

SEND Reforms 2026: Following Ofsted Concerns, Will New EHCP Changes Push Inclusive Schools Beyond Breaking Point?

SEND Reforms 2026: Following Ofsted Concerns, Will New EHCP Changes Push Inclusive Schools Beyond Breaking Point?

by Brett Summers May 21, 2026

Ofsted’s New Disadvantage Measures: Are SEND Schools Being Unfairly Penalised?

Ofsted’s New Disadvantage Measures: Are SEND Schools Being Unfairly Penalised?

by Brett Summers May 20, 2026

Separate AP for Boys and Girls? Examining the Impact on SEND Learners and School Inclusion

Separate AP for Boys and Girls? Examining the Impact on SEND Learners and School Inclusion

by Brett Summers May 20, 2026

The SEND Crisis in UK Schools in 2026: What Teachers Are Really Struggling With

by Brett Summers May 14, 2026

Beyond Assessment: Why Creative Writing Matters and What Teachers and Parents Must Do Next!

Beyond Assessment: Why Creative Writing Matters and What Teachers and Parents Must Do Next!

The £0 SEND Intervention: How Changing Your Font, Font Size and Board Colour Can Transform Learning

The £0 SEND Intervention: How Changing Your Font, Font Size and Board Colour Can Transform Learning

10 Easy Changes Teachers Can Make to Improve Outcomes for SEND Pupils: Small Adjustments = Big Impact!

10 Easy Changes Teachers Can Make to Improve Outcomes for SEND Pupils: Small Adjustments = Big Impact!

The Velcro TA: When Support Becomes a Barrier to SEND Progress – Are We Helping Pupils Too Much?

The Velcro TA: When Support Becomes a Barrier to SEND Progress – Are We Helping Pupils Too Much?

Teaching Oracy to SEND Students: Why Speaking, Listening and Communication Must Become Central to Inclusive Education

Teaching Oracy to SEND Students: Why Speaking, Listening and Communication Must Become Central to Inclusive Education

Creative Writing and Autism: Practical Strategies to Support SEND Learners in School and at Home

Creative Writing and Autism: Practical Strategies to Support SEND Learners in School and at Home

The U.K. Literacy Crisis Part 4: Primary Years – A Drop in Reading Enjoyment and Comprehension

The U.K. Literacy Crisis Part 4: Primary Years – A Drop in Reading Enjoyment and Comprehension

The UK Literacy Crisis Part 3: Systematic Phonics – A Necessary but Insufficient Strategy for Literacy Development

The UK Literacy Crisis Part 3: Systematic Phonics – A Necessary but Insufficient Strategy for Literacy Development

The UK Literacy Crisis Part 2: Early Years = The Foundation of Literacy

The UK Literacy Crisis Part 2: Early Years = The Foundation of Literacy

The UK Literacy Crisis Part 1: Reading, Spelling, SEND, and Educational Inequality in Schools

The UK Literacy Crisis Part 1: Reading, Spelling, SEND, and Educational Inequality in Schools