http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/ Inclusion has been designed to support teachers, school managers, parents and others interested in the education of learners with special or additional needs. Copyright (C) Becta, see http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=11 for more information. en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:24:02 +0000 60 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8750 The Salt Review says there is currently not enough focus on supplying a highly skilled workforce trained to meet the needs of learners with SLD/PMLD. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:02:54 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8746 An evaluation of Learning Agreement Pilots has found that they exposed the inflexibility of current education and training provision for 16- and 17-year-olds in jobs without training. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:17:35 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8747 Reviewing the National Strategies, Ofsted says that the frequent introduction of new initiatives, materials and guidance has led to overload and diminished the potential effectiveness of each individual initiative. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:02:42 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8745 A more highly skilled workforce able to respond to children's needs, more accessible information and advice for parents, and stronger accountability and redress when children do not get the support they need are the planned outcomes of a new action plan for children with SEN and disabilities. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:42:23 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8744 According to Ofsted, some young people in residential care who have mental health problems are severely disadvantaged because of differences in provision across the country. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:04:21 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8742 Schools which use 'locked down' internet systems are less effective in helping pupils to learn how to use new technologies safely, making pupils more vulnerable overall. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:17:08 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8741 Becta has published three handy factsheets to help LSCBs to plan and implement their e-safety strategy. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:18:07 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8739 An evaluation of Activity Agreements with young people who are NEET has concluded that the existing post-16 offer will not meet the needs of the whole population of learners post 2013, nor will all young people be willing to participate within existing mainstream education and training provision. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:49:12 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8740 The new theme on the Inclusion site's Ask the Experts is 'Linking learning at home and school'. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:19:26 +0000 http://inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk/index.php?i=302&id=8732 New guidance has been published for schools on preventing and responding to sexist, sexual and transphobic bullying. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:53:44 +0000