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BREAKING NEWS: Continued support from the Department for Education

Breaking news! The Department for Education and nasen has just confirmed the delivery partners of the Universal SEND Services Programme for the…

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Latest news from Ofqual: Advice for Students and Exams Officers in Summer 2022

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation offers advice and guidance to pupils and teachers on exams taking place in the summer…

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Latest news from Ofqual: Student Guide to Examinations and Recruiting Invigilators

This guide explains what is in place to support pupils and learners in taking exams and assessments, and provides other information about this…

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Latest news from Ofqual: advance information for GCSE, AS and A level subjects

The DfE has announced that exam boards will publish advance information for all GCSE, AS and A level subjects, with the exception of GCSE…

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Help the UK Government Make Exams Accessible to all

On 1st November 2021, Ofqual announced that they are asking for feedback from the public on their awarding guidance. Have your say and help make…

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How will the NAS School Report Support Autistic Pupils?

The education system in England is simply not working for autistic children and we are calling on the Government to intervene with its upcoming…

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Covid-19 Legislative Changes

Use the below links to access the latest Covid19 guidance from the DfE:

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Coronovirus and Helping Autistic Children – advice from Educational Psychologists

What can parents do to support their autistic children during the Coronavirus crisis?

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Good Autism Practice Guidance Video

Professor Karen Guldberg and her team at the University of Birmingham have just released a great video about one of our latest essential autism…

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