Inclusion Now 56 – Legal Question

“My son Steve is in Year 6. I’ve been sent an NHS letter telling me he falls within the shielding group criteria for COVID-19, meaning he should not go out. Steve has an EHCP that includes speech, occupational and physiotherapy, and teaching assistance to help him take part in a full-time programme of learning activities, which can’t be done via on-line learning. Both the Local Authority and school are saying they can’t do anything as he’s in the shielding group and staff don’t want to put him and themselves at risk of contracting the virus. I’m worried Steve will receive no education until a vaccine becomes available, which could be up to 18 months – my son has a right to an education. What should I do?”

Inclusion Now 56 Summer 2020

COVID-19 and Inclusive Education, Brimsdown Primary School visit, a parent’s inclusion journey and more.

Inclusion Matters to ALLFIE: In Solidarity with Black Lives Matter Movement

Read ALLFIE’s statement in solidarity with Black Lives Matter Movement and view our new video series: Voices of Disabled Black Campaigners

Covid-19 and Disabled People’s Education: June update

ALLFIE’s latest Coronavirus briefing highlights: Further changes in education for Disabled pupils and students; Newly published Government guidance on schools re-opening; ALLFIE’s position plus how to help us and have your say.

Submission to Children’s Commissioner for England: Covid-19 and Disabled Children’s Education

ALLFIE has responded to the Children’s Commissioner for England research into the impact of Covid-19 reforms and school closures for Disabled children and their families.

04/06/2020

Covid-19 and Inclusive Education | May 2020 briefing

Further changes to UK Government legislation and their impact on Disabled people’s education, plus what ALLFIE is doing to avoid greater gaps in education emerging between Disabled and non-disabled people as a result.

Submission to the SEND review

Read ALLFIE’s submission to the Government’s review into support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

15/05/2020

Listen to the audio version

Inclusion Now 55, Spring 2020

Inclusion Now 55 Spring 2020

SEND funding crisis, international inclusive practice, ALLFIE’s national Day of Action and more.

Editorial

ALLFIE’s Director, Michelle Daley, reflects on this issue and the current state of the movement for inclusive education.

ALLFIE Website Resources

ALLFIE is continuing to add resources to our website, and the latest is an article aimed at education students on some of the key issues around inclusive education.

Education, Health and Care Plans

Coventry based disabled young person’s collective, the RIP:STARS, report back on giving evidence to the Commons Education Select Committee.