Special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities: guidance for school governing boards

DfE have published new guidance (i) to support school governing boards’ understanding of their role and responsibilities in relation to children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities and (ii) to empower governors and trustees to hold their schools to account.

To access this guidance click here.

If you would like to discuss how to your academy school or trust might optimally address SEN (or indeed, to have a basic and more general chat about what I do) please contact me at jack@jackminto.com or on 017514 499238 for a preliminary discussion.

DfE consultation on Improving the way OFSTED works

DfE have opened a consultation in respect of their proposals to improve education inspections and their new report cards for providers.

You can access the consultation here

The consultation period on this important topic closes on 28th April 2025.

If you would like to discuss OFSTED more broadly (or indeed, just have a basic and more general chat about what I do) please contact me at jack@jackminto.com or on 017514 499238 for a preliminary discussion.