SENPRF contributes intelligent analysis, knowledge & experience to promote the development of SEND policy & practice. Twitter account run by @Sharon_L_Smith
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We invite you to an in-person collaborative seminar examining how the lived experiences of adults with learning disabilities can inform priorities for education, transition planning and meaningful life outcomes.
4 June 12:30-4:30 PM
Book your FREE space: eventbrite.co.uk/e/sen-polic…
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New post from Dr Daniel Stavrou, CDC: senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk…
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New blog post from Dr Claire Baird senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk…
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How do schools make sense of inclusion when we look through their end of the telescope?
In a new blog for SENPRF, Dr Peter Gray explores how schools interpret inclusion, the pressures shaping their decisions, and what this means for children with SEND.
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Beyond Metrics: Why Relationships Matter More Than Results in Education - By Dr Paty Paliokosta, Associate Professor in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, Kingston University; National SENCO Advocacy Network co-lead; SEA NEC member; Standfirst
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Educational Psychologists warn they do not have adequate input in shaping educational policies. senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk…
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14 Nov 2025
Are you joining us next week? do let us know...
8 Nov 2025
The full agenda for our forthcoming event on 18 November is now available: senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk…
Spaces are now limited. Please sign up if you would like to attend
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8 Nov 2025
The full agenda for our forthcoming event on 18 November is now available: senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk…
Spaces are now limited. Please sign up if you would like to attend
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27 Oct 2025
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Booking is open for our next face to face event on 18 November 2025 in London
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8 Oct 2025
SAVE THE DATE - our next policy event will be taking place next month.
Whether the Schools White Paper has been published by then or not, there are key issues relating to the education of pupils who have SEND that need attention and discussion.
We hope you can join us! 930-4pm
ALT SAVE THE DATE: Moving Forward with SEND and inclusion: positive practice and policy options. 18 November 2025 London venue tbc
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1 Aug 2025
We welcome your thoughts...
Are EHCPs the best way of funding and supporting children and young people with SEND in mainstream schools/settings?
If we found a better alternative, what would be the continuing role and function of EHCPs/statutory assessment?
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1 Aug 2025
senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk… please do send us your responses to these questions via our blog.
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1 Aug 2025
New blog post: Supporting Inclusion in Mainstream Schools: Challenges and Opportunities in Policy and Practice
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13 Jul 2025
We would welcome blog posts in response to this conversation starter from Brahm - do get in touch if you would like to respond or engage in the conversation.
13 Jul 2025
New Blog Post from Professor Brahm Norwich: How government can reduce EHCPs without limiting parents’ rights
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#EHCP #EHCPs #SENPRF #SENPolicyResearchForum #SENDReform #SEND
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13 Jul 2025
New Blog Post:
Response to Brahm Norwich: How government can reduce EHCPs without limiting parents’ rights by Rachel Filmer (Parent Campaigner: Save Our Children's Rights)
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#EHCP #EHCPs #SENDReform #Parents #SENDParent #ChildrensRights #SEND
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13 Jul 2025
New Blog Post from Professor Brahm Norwich: How government can reduce EHCPs without limiting parents’ rights
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#EHCP #EHCPs #SENPRF #SENPolicyResearchForum #SENDReform #SEND
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5 May 2025
In light of the recent change in Government and the promise of a new Education Bill, we would like to research people’s views on the following two aspects of the SEN Policy Research Forum's Framework: (1) curriculum and assessment and teaching and (2) accountability.
ALT Exploring diverse views on inclusive pedagogy. Please follow this link to take a few minutes to let us have your views on inclusive pedagogy: https://forms.office.com/e/1xrH1Dq1gF
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5 May 2025
Please follow this link to take a few minutes to let us have your views on inclusive pedagogy: forms.office.com/e/1xrH1Dq1g…
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7 Dec 2024
Booking now live for our event on 10 January 2025
onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/confer…
Info here: senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk…
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