Record Numbers of UK Children Have Special Educational Needs: What Parents Need to Know
About 1.7 million pupils in England have special educational needs in 2024/25. Learn what this means for parents and how to access support.
2026-06-11
Insights & research
Research-grounded explainers on SEN, SEND, EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and inclusive teaching practice — written for teachers, SENCOs and parents.
Articles & briefings
Research-grounded explainers and updates. Use the glossary for terminology across regions.
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Keeping Learning Momentum for SEN Students During Summer Holidays
Practical strategies for parents to maintain learning progress for SEN students during summer holidays, based on educational research and expert guidance.
2026-06-10
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Why Teacher Retention Links to Support Tools
How workload, organisational support and well-chosen tools relate to teacher retention in England: DfE WLTL, NFER 2026 and international evidence with jurisdiction labels.
2026-06-09
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How to Support Students with Dyslexia in the Classroom
Evidence-led classroom strategies for dyslexia in England: structured literacy, reasonable adjustments, assistive technology, and how to support pupils who are not yet formally identified.
2026-06-08
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Why Homework Patterns Reveal Struggles in Students
How homework process patterns (not just completion) can surface learning and wellbeing difficulties, and what parents and teachers can notice early.
2026-06-07
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SEN Screening Tools for Teachers: 2026 Guide
A practical, evidence-led guide to SEN screening for teachers and SENCOs: how screening differs from diagnosis, what makes a tool useful, and how it fits the SEND graduated approach.
2026-06-06
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Best Edtech Tools for Homework Support at Home
Practical criteria for UK parents choosing homework edtech: school AT first, scaffolding over answers, privacy checks and SEN feature matching.
2026-06-05
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How schools balance privacy and insight in 2026
How UK schools balance pupil privacy with educational insight: UK GDPR, ICO guidance, vendor due diligence and Homework data minimisation.
2026-06-04
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How to create personalised learning plans for pupils
UK teacher guide to personalised learning plans: SEND graduated approach, SMART targets, UDL and Homework-centred evidence for plan reviews.
2026-06-03
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What does reasonable adjustments mean in SEND education?
UK Equality Act duty explained for parents and schools: practical adjustments, EHRC guidance and links to reasonable adjustments in schools.
2026-06-02
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Digital tools for organising school assignments in 2026
Compare assignment tools for UK schools; when to use Qwixl:Homework (teacher marking) vs Milo (pupil writing support in Google Docs).
2026-06-02
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How to Manage Homework When Learning Feels Hard
Practical, evidence-informed strategies for managing homework when learning feels hard: routines, micro-wins, emotional support, movement breaks and UK SEND adjustments.
2026-06-01
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How school support services work for pupil success
UK parent guide to school support pathways: graduated approach, EHC plans, NHS links and Milo in-context help while referrals progress.
2026-05-31
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School Support Options for Struggling Learners: 2026 Guide
Evidence-led guide to school support options in England: the graduated approach, targeted intervention, SEN support and EHC plans, and how parents can evaluate what is on offer.
2026-05-30
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Qwizi.app alternatives: screening and classroom insight
Compare qwizi.app alternatives for UK schools: Qwixl:Homework marking and screening signals with screening-not-diagnosis framing.
2026-05-29
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Top quevo.ai alternatives for personalised learning (2026)
Compare quevo.ai alternatives for UK classrooms: Qwixl:Homework and Milo for assignment-centred insight without diagnostic labels.
2026-05-29
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The role of digital tools in formative feedback
What research suggests about digital tools in formative feedback for UK teachers: EEF digital feedback evidence and assignment-centred Homework workflows.
2026-05-27
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What is the tiered support model in schools?
UK graduated approach vs US MTSS: how tiered support works for pupils with SEND and quality-first teaching, with Homework-centred classroom signals.
2026-05-26
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How to set up a homework feedback system
Practical steps for UK teachers to design a homework feedback system: EEF principles, workload-aware marking and Qwixl:Homework assignment workflows.
2026-05-25
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EHCP vs IEP: What parents need to know about the key differences
EHCPs (England) and IEPs (US) both support children with special educational needs but differ in scope, legal frameworks, funding and appeals. A clear side-by-side guide for parents.
2026-05-24
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What is educational equity in schools? 2026 guide
UK-focused guide to educational equity: access, reasonable adjustments, SEND visibility and Homework-centred classroom insight.
2026-05-24
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How adaptive feedback helps pupils succeed in class
How adaptive and differentiated feedback can support learning in UK classrooms: EEF evidence, SEND scaffolding and Homework assignment patterns.
2026-05-23
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Masking and Identification: Why UK Rates Stay Low Despite Rising Awareness
Awareness of autism masking is rising, but UK identification rates stay low. We look at the evidence on why masking keeps many children, especially girls, unrecognised in schools, and what parents can do.
2026-05-22
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How Educators Identify Struggling Students Early
A practical, UK-framed guide to spotting disengagement early: the attendance, behaviour and attainment signals that matter, the emotional signs alongside them, and how to act before difficulties take hold.
2026-05-22
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How parents can support schools in identifying learning difficulties
How parents in England can support identification of learning difficulties: keeping clear records, raising concerns early, the SEND graduated approach, and your right to request an EHC needs assessment.
2026-05-22
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SEND funding ringfenced: what Minister Gould's promise means
Analysis of ringfenced SEND funding proposals in England, with June 2026 policy context and Milo support while pathways develop.
2026-05-22
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How Schools Identify Learning Difficulties: A Practical Guide
How schools in England identify learning difficulties: the signs, the SEND Code of Practice graduated approach, why identification is unequal, and what parents and teachers can do.
2026-05-21
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How to Advocate for School Support: A Practical Guide
A practical UK guide to advocating for school support: knowing your rights under the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act, documenting concerns, making clear requests, and where to get free independent advice.
2026-05-20
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Qrio.ai software alternatives for UK schools
Compare qrio.ai alternatives: Qwixl:Homework marking and Milo writing support with privacy-conscious screening signals.
2026-05-19
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Formative assessment: a complete guide for teachers
Evidence-led guide to formative assessment for UK teachers: Black and Wiliam, EEF feedback research, practical strategies and Homework assignment examples.
2026-05-18
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How feedback improves learning outcomes for educators
What EEF and Hattie and Timperley research suggests about effective feedback for UK teachers: timing, types, SEND and Homework assignment workflows.
2026-05-17
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What is personalised homework support: a teacher's guide
UK teacher guide to personalised homework support: reasonable adjustments, SEND accommodations and Qwixl:Homework assignment workflows without diluting learning goals.
2026-05-16
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Evidence-based pupil support practices that work
Eight research-backed pupil support practices for UK teachers and SENCos: EEF toolkit strategies, SEND multi-layered support and Homework-centred feedback workflows.
2026-05-15
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What is a learning support plan? Your complete guide
What a learning support plan is, how the main plan types differ across England, Scotland, the US and beyond, and how to plan, review and involve families effectively.
2026-05-14
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Pupil support plan checklist: essential criteria for SENCos
UK SENCO checklist for EHCPs, Scotland CSPs and England SEN support records: graduated approach, enforceable wording and Homework-centred evidence for plan reviews.
2026-05-13
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How to improve written assignment feedback for all learners
Evidence-led strategies for UK teachers to improve written assignment feedback: EEF principles, SEND adaptations and Qwixl:Homework marking workflows.
2026-05-12
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Assistive technology for learning: What it is and how it helps
What assistive technology for learning is and how it helps pupils in England: reasonable adjustments, SETT framework, UK tools and reducing stigma.
2026-05-11
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Undiagnosed SEN students in UK schools
Four in ten children are identified as having SEN at some point during their school years but for hundreds of thousands more, their needs go unmet.
2026-05-09
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Teacher workload, marking and feedback: what Ofsted does (and does not) require, and what actually reduces workload
A research-backed guide to reducing marking and feedback workload: Ofsted clarification, DfE 2016 meaningful, manageable, motivating principles, and practical steps schools can take.
2026-05-09
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Reasonable adjustments in UK schools (Equality Act 2010): what they are, who they apply to, and what “reasonable” means
A research-backed explainer of reasonable adjustments in UK schools: the Equality Act duty, what counts as an adjustment, how it relates to SEND/EHCP, and practical next steps.
2026-05-06