Mental health, ADHD and autism review suggests risk of over-diagnosis

An independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism has suggested there is an increasing risk of over-diagnosis, but the picture is complex. The findings of Professor Peter Fonagy’s independent review into the prevalence of and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism have now been published, alongside key recommendations, in a...

First SEND training materials lack practical strategies

There are warnings that the first set of official SEND training materials for schools will disappoint many in the sector, as they lack “practical strategies” and include at least one “glaring omission.” Tes magazine (formerly the Times Educational Supplement) has tested the reaction to the first wave of teaching materials, which were published on...

DfE sets out reasonable adjustments for SEND support in school

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out examples of reasonable adjustments that schools could make for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The draft document provides new reasonable adjustment guidance as part of the government’s plans to make mainstream schools more inclusive. The document includes examples of what could be seen...