sen standards
October 8, 2008
DSCF guidance on quality standards in the provision of SEN. To quote:
Specifically, the standards are designed to lead to improved outcomes for children and young people (CYP) with SEN and disabilities. They contribute directly to the achievement of the five Every Child Matters (ECM) outcomes for CYP.
parent involvement in complaints
September 24, 2008
Today’s Guardian reports a new proposal from the Secretary of State that local authorities set up a panel of volunteer parents to adjudicate on complaints against schools.
There was seemingly a rather tepid reception from the teaching unions and – given the animosity towards some exclusion panels – it will be interesting to see what headteachers make of the proposal. The idea is to engender more engagement from parents in their childrens’ education – though I would question whether setting up an adversarial process would actually achieve that end.
Update: consultation on the proposals out now
exclusion guidance
September 1, 2008
fresh out – the annual (!) changes to the DCSF exclusion guidance.
