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Why collaboration, not funding alone, will determine the success of ‘Experts at Hand’

By Emma Sanderson

Emma Sanderson

As educators, school leaders, SEND professionals and families, we need to understand what these reforms will mean for already overstretched budgets, pressure on EHCP thresholds, and how the system will ensure schools are equipped to meet these ambitions.  When the Government announced its plans for “Experts at

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Mind the gap: New Government SEND White Paper is a welcome first step – but schools need to know how we get there

Today, as the Government unveils its long-awaited SEND White Paper, education experts at Momenta Connect are calling for the Government to listen to responses to the white paper consultation and provide clear guidance on how we will build this brave new vision for SEND.

The SEND system in England is considered “broken”

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Rules Reiterated for Schools attending SEND Tribunal Hearings

By Emma Swann, partner and education law specialist at Forbes Solicitors

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Tribunals are a hot topic for schools and local authorities, with rules being enforced for presenting evidence at hearings. Emma Swann, a partner specialising in education law at Forbes Solicitors, provides a run-down of what

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Browne Jacobson’s School Leaders Survey shows exclusions and suspensions at an all-time high

Almost half (45%) of school leaders have reported an increase in suspensions and exclusions over the past 12 months, according to a new Browne Jacobson survey.

Philip Wood

In contrast, only 22% have noted a decrease, with the remainder saying there had been no change or they were unsure.

Findings in

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Matrix Champions Neurodivergent Job Seekers with Community Workshops and Employer Training as Part of their Neurodiversity Week 2025 Initiative

As part of its ongoing commitment to workplace inclusion, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions has been supporting neurodivergent job seekers through a series of workshops with Learning Disability Network London and Resources for Autism. These initiatives aim to equip individuals with the tools and confidence to secure meaningful employment while also guiding employers on

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