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Research Summary: Guidance: SEND training for post-16 settings: guide to materials
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- UK Department for Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 25 September 2026
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The UK Department for Education has issued guidance designed to assist facilitators in delivering in-house training on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and fostering inclusion within mainstream post-16 educational environments. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of staff in supporting students with SEND.
Why it matters
This guidance addresses a critical capability gap in post-16 education by providing resources for improved support of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Enhancing staff expertise in this area is vital for ensuring equitable educational outcomes and compliance with inclusion mandates across the sector.
Key insights
- The UK Department for Education has published new guidance.
- The guidance focuses on training for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- It is specifically designed for mainstream post-16 settings.
- The materials are intended to help facilitators conduct in-house training.
- The objective is to improve inclusion for students with SEND.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-training-for-post-16-settings-guide-to-materials
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