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SEN reforms in new bill ‘could lead to rise in segregated schooling’

13/02/2013 – 10:00 am

The government’s new children and families bill could see many more disabled children being forced into segregated education, campaigners have warned.
The bill, which was published and received its first Commons reading this week, covers a range of issues, including reform of the special educational needs (SEN) system, and of adoption, family justice, flexible working and [...]

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Report suggests spread of academies is undermining inclusion

17/01/2013 – 3:00 pm

A report has given new weight to concerns that the rapid spread of “academy” schools is undermining the inclusion of disabled children in mainstream education.
Inclusive education campaigners say the concerns raised in the report by the Academies Commission confirm evidence that disabled children are increasingly being pushed into segregated academy settings.
The report, Unleashing Greatness: Getting [...]

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