Nativities, carol concerts and festive shows may be well into rehearsals by now. So, how can educators ensure they're being inclusive? Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gxp62

Actor Anna Maxwell Martin and 22 SEND parent groups and campaigners have urged Bridget Phillipson to rethink year 6 SATs because of the effect on pupils with SEND. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1erily

Occupational therapist and advanced sensory integration practitioner Beth Smithson sheds light on the often misunderstood world of sensory processing. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s0lea

New NFER report released today highlights the uneven distribution of SEND across schools - some with six times as many pupils with additional needs. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9e2bl

Report reveals many teachers received less than a day's training on SEND last year. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1415fm

With the new #Ofsted framework being rolled out this week, Senior HMI for SEND, Adam Sproston, shares what educators and families can expect with the enhanced focus on inclusion. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16kw7v

Best Start Family Hubs are set to be rolled out to every LA in the country. What SEND support can families expect? Find out more, including new recommendations from the Centre for Young lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social: 👇 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1i45t8

The Curriculum and Assessment Review report is out, along with the government's response. Find out where SEND sits in the recommendations and future plans: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yhgc8

October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth - QE Insights takes a look at #ADHD in girls and how home and school can recognise and support it. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/197sj8

BREAKING NEWS SEND reforms delayed to 2026 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nmvjr

Sir Martyn Oliver says schools shouldn't need to choose between inclusion and behaviour. The #Ofsted chief states: 'Inclusion demands high standards'. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1my70f

Assistive technology can be a crucial tool for learners with SEND, but latest data shows 'modest' uptake by educators. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qt5tc

It's #DLDday today, so here's what speech and language specialist, Ella Mckenzie, wants people to know about Developmental Language Disorder #DLD. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9p531

The Sutton Trust reveals the extent of the financial implications that can come with having a child with SEND in England. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uiord

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on additional learning needs (ALN) data. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/srgvn

DfE reveals new financial incentive for SEND-specialist teacher trainees at further education level, after Ofsted finds current training ‘too basic’. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cekz5

Institute of Fiscal Studies reveals pupils with EHCPs or CDLA are more likely to come from the ‘most deprived tenth of neighbourhoods'. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ljcwb

Bridget Phillipson confirms further SEND training for educators is 'essential'. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fcv2r

Manychildren with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile miss school regularly or find it hard to attend. I recently sat down with authors and PDA advocates Georgina Benger & Caryn Price to discuss one of their latest books about PDA approaches: Olive’s Day. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jzc5g

September has been a busy month for SEND news and updates. From #Ofsted to the SEND inquiry, catch up with Digest here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zro5r

Starting out on the NPQ for SENCOs soon, or considering it? Here's some advice from those already doing the course: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12qqt3

Georgina Durrant spoke with MP Helen Hayes about the Education Committee's recent report on the SEND system, speaking of the 'deep trauma' faced by parents. Find out what they discussed: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17szt5

MPs have released a report calling the current SEND system 'fragmented' and 'unclear'. They make recommendations for the upcoming reforms. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/195igs

Ofsted's new framework says SENDCos should have power and authority within a school's leadership structure to 'make a positive difference' for pupils with SEND. However, many are still not part of their school's leadership team. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uojp2

A survey of SENDCos reveals the disparity in pay approaches across the country, with some receiving no allowance for undertaking the role. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s9kcc

Government hails biggest ‘improvement in attendance for a decade’, but SEND absence gap widens. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f5h0b

As schools await news of SEND reforms this autumn, 3000 educators told Teacher Tapp what they want to change. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18bxg7

As the new school year begins, Digest has your key SEND dates in one place: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cezem

Many SENDCos head back to school today - some new to role and some experienced. SEND Digest has a handy round-up of SENDCo articles, from useful tips to thoughts from leaders in the world of SEND. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dza0c

In another back to school article, SEND Digest considers what educators can do to promote an inclusive classroom environment. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/162apu