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Research Summary: Guidance: SEND training for post-16 settings: speech, language and communication
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- UK Department for Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- Research Summary / Knowledge Resource
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- 25 September 2026
- Last updated
- 8 November 2026
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- 1 min
- Publication type
- Knowledge Resource
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- Open access
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The UK Department for Education has issued guidance providing training materials to support learners with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) in mainstream post-16 educational settings. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of these institutions in addressing the specific requirements of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Why it matters
This guidance underscores the critical need for specialized support within educational systems for learners with diverse needs. It highlights a strategic focus on enhancing inclusivity and capability within post-16 settings, which is essential for ensuring equitable educational outcomes and future workforce readiness across the population.
Key insights
- The UK Department for Education has published new guidance.
- The guidance consists of training materials.
- These materials focus on strategies for supporting learners with speech, language, and communication needs.
- The target audience for this training is mainstream post-16 educational settings.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-training-for-post-16-settings-speech-language-and-communication
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