Tag: children with disabilities
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Empowered Through Learning: Santina’s Story — A Lifeline for refugee children with disabilities in Uganda
Inclusive Education as a Lifeline for All In the Rhino Refugee Settlement of Madi-Okollo District, Uganda, a quiet revolution is taking place in classrooms. A program funded by Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is turning a once-unsure future into a path filled with hope for refugee children who live with disabilities. The initiative focuses on inclusive,…
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Special needs support in England faces collapse, councils warn
Overview: A system in peril England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) framework is facing what many councils are calling a “total collapse.” With rising demand, stretched budgets, and complex delays, local authorities warn that the current trajectory jeopardises essential support for thousands of disabled children and young people. The warnings come amid years of…
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Special needs support in England faces total collapse, councils warn
Warning signs of a system under pressure Local councils across England say the country’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is approaching a tipping point. In recent months, authorities have reported long waiting times, rising backlogs, and worsening outcomes for children who rely on tailored support to access education and daily life services. The…