Consultation on reviews of Education, Health and Care plans: proposed timescales
The department is seeking views on the deadline for a local authority issuing proposals to amend an Education, Health and Care plan following a review meeting. For further details and to respond before 23:45 on Friday 12 August, visit GOV.UK.
Reviews of Education, Health and Care plans: proposed timescales
Recent DfE publications on behaviour and music
We recently published the documents listed below that will be of particular interest to those with an interest in SEND.
Updated Behaviour in Schools guidance, Suspension and Permanent Exclusion guidance and Searching, Screening and Confiscation guidance
We recently published the updated behaviour in schools guidance, updated suspension and permanent exclusion guidance, updated searching, screening and confiscation at school guidance and our response to the public consultation on behaviour and exclusions.
These legislative changes will come into force in September 2022.
The Power of Music to Change Live: National Plan for Music Education
We recently published The Power of Music to Change Lives: A National Plan for Music Education. The plan sets out the government’s vision to enable all children and young people in England to:
- learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together
- have the opportunity to progress their musical interests and talents, including professionally
The plan sets out available support for schools e.g. through their local music hub, and is clear about the importance of music for all pupils, including those with SEND. You can find examples of good practice in the case studies document which includes specialist settings. You may also be interested to read this blog from panellist David Stanley: A National Plan for Music Education to help children and young people with SEND thrive (themusicmanblog.com).
The Government also announced new investment of £25 million capital funding from Autumn 2023, to enable the purchase of musical instruments and technology, including adaptive instruments where needed for pupils with SEND. Further information will be provided in due course.