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Alternative provision expanded despite quality concerns

The government has widened its register of approved alternative provision unit providers even as inspections reveal significant quality concerns within the sector. This tension between increasing capacity and maintaining standards comes amid rising demand for placements outside mainstream education.

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Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Spaces for Children
SEND May 27, 2026

Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Spaces for Children

Cheryl Warren explores how adapting physical and social environments helps neurodivergent children feel secure enough to express their authentic selves. By moving beyond compliance toward genuine acceptance, local authorities can transform how support is delivered across education and care settings.

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit over child social media addiction claims
Safeguarding May 21, 2026

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit over child social media addiction claims

Meta has agreed to settle a major lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district over claims that its platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to children. The settlement forms part of broader legal action involving approximately 1,200 US school districts suing major tech firms for allegedly fuelling a youth mental health crisis.

Revealed: Uneven Split of £1.6 Billion Inclusion Fund Sparks Equity Debate
SEND May 14, 2026

Revealed: Uneven Split of £1.6 Billion Inclusion Fund Sparks Equity Debate

New analysis exposes significant disparities in how £1.6 billion in inclusion funding is distributed across local authorities. The findings reveal that some councils receive substantially more per pupil than others, raising urgent questions about fairness in SEND provision and resource allocation.

Internal Exclusions May Not Reduce Suspension Rates, Research Finds
Schools May 13, 2026

Internal Exclusions May Not Reduce Suspension Rates, Research Finds

New analysis by the Education Policy Institute suggests internal exclusions may not be effective at reducing external suspensions in schools. The research found only tentative correlations between the use of internal isolation and fewer formal suspensions, challenging assumptions about behaviour management approaches.

Pioneering South London Youth Choir Creates Scholarship Pathways in Deprived Community
Inclusion May 13, 2026

Pioneering South London Youth Choir Creates Scholarship Pathways in Deprived Community

St John the Divine in Kennington has established one of the UK’s largest youth choral programmes, offering children from deprived areas access to prestigious musical scholarships including places at St Paul’s Cathedral School. Seven-year-old N’raeah represents the transformative potential of these initiatives, demonstrating how community-based youth provision can open doors to elite educational opportunities traditionally reserved for the privileged.

University wins challenge against record OfS freedom of speech fine
Inclusion Apr 29, 2026

University wins challenge against record OfS freedom of speech fine

A university has successfully overturned a record-breaking fine issued by the Office for Students over its trans and non-binary inclusion policies. The ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate between freedom of speech obligations and equality duties within higher education institutions.