Blaring sirens on smartphones to warn Australians of major disasters under emergency alerts overhaul
Australia is implementing a new emergency alert system, AusAlert, that will send intrusive alerts directly to smartphones for various disasters.
Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents? – podcast
The podcast discusses the UK government's planned overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system and its reception among MPs and parents.
What you need to know about changes coming to UK schools under SEND reforms
The UK government is implementing a significant overhaul of the special educational needs (SEND) system, set to begin in September 2029, with a focus on inclusivity and reduced wait times for support.
About 270,000 fewer children in England to get EHCPs under Send overhaul
A significant reduction in the provision of education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England is set to be implemented following recent government reforms.
Teaching union claims extra £4bn for Send overhaul just ‘drop in bucket’ compared with what’s needed – UK politics live
The teaching union asserts that the UK government's additional £4 billion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is inadequate compared to the real financial needs for reform.
Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul
Ministers in England are set to announce a £4 billion overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, aimed at improving education provisions for children.
Minister says children in England will get support more quickly under Send overhaul
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces plans to expedite support for children with special educational needs in England under a new government overhaul.
Schools in England to receive budget for children with special needs as part of Send overhaul
The UK government will provide individual budgets to mainstream schools in England to support children with special needs, addressing chronic issues in the current SEND system.
Disabled children’s legal rights are ‘red lines’ in Send overhaul, ministers warned
Ministers are cautioned that any reduction in legal rights for disabled children and their families during the upcoming changes to special education needs and disabilities (Send) provision will cross critical boundaries.