Let’s Get It Clear: Education Health and Care Plans – The essentials for success
Figure 1. The timetable to reaching an EHCP (numbers in brackets are the maximum number of weeks from the start of the process) At the…
Leeds City College shortlisted for two inclusion awards
The Foundation Studies department at Leeds City College has been nominated for two industry accolades within The National Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Awards.…
New report highlights the integral role OTs play in helping disabled children and young people
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched its latest report – Occupational therapy: Unlocking the potential of children and young people – which…
Significant Government review into support for children and young people with SEND announced
The Department for Education has announced a major review into improving support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), building on the Prime…
Innovative classroom VR tool for children with educational needs wins coveted award
A virtual reality (VR) device from assistive technology specialist Inclusive Technology has been selected as a winner in the prestigious 2019 SIIA CODiE Awards, which…
Guest Article: Designing and implementing manual handling systems to support a physical curriculum
In this article, James Rhodes, Marketing Manager at Hillrom (Liko), who is in charge of early mobilisation and falls prevention, discusses the factors that need…
New hydrotherapy pool installed at local school to help children with disabilities
Innova Care Concepts has been awarded a contract to supply and install a hydrotherapy pool worth £169,000 at the new Sandside Lodge School in Ulverston,…
University team to help make assistive tech more available to people with disabilities
A team of Imperial College London students are aiming to help people with disabilities get access to assistive technology that helps improve their lives. The…
Millions to be invested in facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Councils across the UK will be able to access a £50m Government fund to help invest in specialist facilities and create more places for children…