SEPTEMBER 2025

Solving the SEND Crisis - Published by the Education Select Committee

The House of Commons Education Select Committee’s inquiry into the SEND was launched in December 2024. They received over 890 pieces of written evidence and held 7 oral evidence sessions. Views from NNoSS members were fed into the Schools North East evidence submission to the inquiry. 

Reforming the SEND system in England - Published by the APPG for SEND

This report explores the reasons for the current SEND system’s failure, the implications for local authorities and the features of a successful SEND system.

National Behaviour Survey Report: 2023 to 2024 Academic Year - Published by Department for Education

This report presents the findings from the National Behaviour Survey (NBS) Academic Year 2023/24. The NBS is designed to provide the Department for Education with termly survey data related to pupil behaviour.

Out of Control: Addressing the Rise in Psychiatric & Neurodevelopmental Disorders amongst Children and Young People - Published by Policy Exchange

There has been a significant growth in reported and formally diagnosed mental ill-health and neurodivergence over the last decade amongst children and young people. The report considers the reasons behind this growth, examines the current provision of support across healthcare, education and welfare and sets out proposals to improve outcomes.

JANUARY 2025

Support for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs - Published by the Public Accounts Committee

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee heard evidence from senior DfE officials, looking the SEN system.

Spending on Special Educational Needs in England: Something Has to Change

This report discusses The SEND system in England has faced unprecedented pressure over the past decade. The IFS argue that without substantial reform it will likely become unmanageable for local authorities over the coming years.

NAO Report: Support for Children & Young  

This report from the NAO assesses how well the current system is delivering for children and young people (from birth to 25 years) in England identified as having SEN. 

OCTOBER 2024

Autumn Budget 2024

The budget today was an important opportunity to acknowledge the long-standing structural and funding challenges facing the special, hospital, and alternative provision sector...

JULY 2024

Support for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs

Submission to the National Audit Office's consultation on SEND

MARCH 2024

TES Magazine: 4 Tips for Creating Successful Professional Networks

Written by NNoSS member Sue Prickett - 'Professional groups can have a real impact on both members and the staff they represent – but they need to adhere to some key ideas to yield real outcomes, says this trust finance chief'.

FEBRUARY 2024

NNoSS Stakeholder Briefing - Spring Funding Survey 2024

The survey was sent out in February 2024 to school business professionals working in the special and AP sector. Responses to the survey represent over 90 special and AP schools across England.