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Government defines Key Workers (COVID-19)

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by BeckiNo Comments

The Department for Education published their list of 'key workers' last night whose children will be prioritised in schools. Health and Social Care (doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, support and specialist staff in the Health and Social Care sector, distributors)Education and Childcare (nursery, teaching staff and social workers)Public Services (justice system, religious staff, those responsible for the deceased and journalists)Local and National GovernmentFood and other necessary goods (production, processing, distribution, sale and delivery)Public and National Safety and Sercurity (police, support staff, Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces, Fire and Rescue, Border Security, prisons and probation)Transport (all air, water, road and rail passenger and freight transport)Utilities, Communication and Financial Services (oil, gas, electricity, water and sewerage operations. Telecommunications, postal service and the financial services) This applies when both parents are key workers (or in single parent households). If this applies to you, contact your childs school and/or the Local Authority. ...

Young People Videos

October 23, 2019October 25, 2019 by BeckiNo Comments

Earlier this year, Sarah and Becki from SENDIASS Leicester met with two young people who are SEND. They have had varying experiences within education. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcJnuLSFv28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CqTBQ1LWdE&t=11s ...

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Inquiry

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by Becki2 Comments

In 2014, the Government introduced changes to the SEND system, with the intention of offering simpler, improved and consistent help for children and young people with SEND. The Government claimed these changes would give families greater choice in decisions. The Committee’s inquiry has reviewed these reforms, how they have been implemented, and what impact they are having. Read the interactive report here. ...