Introduction Thank you to everyone who joined the Evidence for Learning online event on the Schools White Paper and SEND Reforms on Tuesday 10th March 2026. More than 740 school, trust, college and system leaders and practitioners registered for the

An initial view written by James Waller, EfL Advisory Board member; Headteacher of Sunningdale School; and Chair of EQUALS. Yesterday saw the publication of the Government’s Schools White Paper – Every Child Achieving and Thriving and the consultation SEND Reform:

Across a trust, it can be tempting to look for one SEND and inclusion approach that works everywhere. At The James Montgomery Academy Trust, that has never felt realistic. In a recent conversation, David Silvester, Trust CEO, and Cheryl Gaughan,

As we move towards the February half-term, we know many of you are setting up, planning ahead, and focusing on how best to support your learners’ individual needs. With that in mind we’re excited to share some of the latest

What does it really mean to prepare young people for life beyond school? In a recent conversation with Tom Elmes, Associate Head of School at Wilson Stuart School, we discovered why the school made a bold shift in its curriculum;

How does St Giles School know pupils are making progress that matters? Progress isn’t measured just through lessons or targets. It’s seen in what children can do in their day-to-day lives, how they communicate, build relationships, develop independence and feel

What does aspiration look like for learners with SEND? At Hawthorns School, aspiration starts with purpose. It is not only about what children learn in lessons, but how they generalise and apply their skills in different contexts beyond the classroom.