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Dr Mandy Nelson, Director of Research and Collaboration at Ruskin Mill Trust, joins students on a task – and realises the power of the activity.

The Hesley Group explain how Eleanor, a teenager with complex special needs, is fulfilling her potential after joining Fullerton House School in South Yorkshire.

Nicky Pither, Physiotherapist at ​RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning, outlines how water therapy can benefit children and young people with disabilities and health conditions.

Sarah Sherwood, Director of SEN at LVS Hassocks and LVS Oxford, shares the schools’ unique approach to preparing autistic students for independent lives.

Douglas Silas, Principal of Douglas Silas Solicitors, gives an overview of developments in the SEN sector and looks ahead to future developments.

Melinda Nettleton, head of specialist law firm SEN Legal, shares her story and explains how her firm can help others who were in her situation.

Deborah Jones, Head of SEN at Bredon School, examines some of the key issues that parents should ask about, or look for, when considering a school.

Catherine Routley believes the emphasis of language learning needs to be shifted to the early years.

Claire Dorer, chief executive of The National Association of Independent Schools & Non-Maintained Special Schools (NASS), looks at SEND funding policy.

Writing the foreword to the 2017/18 edition of Which School? for Special Needs, Adam Boddison, chief executive of Nasen, looks at the demand for special school places and how SEND legislation is progressing.

The 2017/18 edition of Which School? for Special Needs – the leading guidebook to non-maintained special schools in the UK – is available now.

The Children’s Trust School is to host an open day on Friday 24 March, 9am–12noon. The school, which is in Tadworth, Surrey, offers specialist day and residential Education, Therapy and Care for children and young people with complex, profound and multiple learning and health needs from 3 to 19 years.

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Todd Hinds tells us how psychotherapy supports young people at I CAN's Dawn House School.

Catherine Shooter's son Alexander, 11, has speech, language and communication needs that meant Christmas once meant nothing to him. She writes about how support from I CAN's Meath School has made a heart-warming difference.

​Meet Hardeep and his nine-year-old son Eshan in RNIB's new film introducing its specialist schools and residences for children and young people with vision impairment, complex needs and additional disabilities.

RNIB College Loughborough is holding a Family Open Day on Saturday, October 8.

Publisher Ann Scott explains how a series of picture books have gained popularity in SEN classrooms

Karla Hancock, of The Together Trust, describes a new method designed to unlock learning potential.

Bambi Gardiner tells a parent’s story of facing difficult schooling decisions – and how a lack of resources for dyslexic pupils prompted her to take action.

Fiona Minion and Cynthia Skelcher share the success of their work tackling an unseen problem.

Gemma McCarthy, specialist teacher at The National Autistic Society’s Radlett Lodge School, discusses how autistic children can profoundly benefit from early intervention in school.

Douglas Silas, Principal of Douglas Silas Solicitors, says progress with new SEN legislation has been positive – if slow.

Adam Boddison, chief executive of Nasen, writes the foreword to the 2016/17 edition of Which School? for Special Needs.

Ronda Fogel, founder of The Moat School in London, on why children with minor learning difficulties often face the biggest challenges.

​The 2016/17 edition of Which School? for Special Needs is available now.

Educational psychologist and author Ruth Birnbaum offers practical advice on seeking effective education for children with special educational needs.

James D Allen, Deputy Headmaster of Riverston School, on a week of learning and fun designed to change understanding and attitudes.

Clare King, Headmistress at The Moat School, says a new assessment technique could hold the key to measuring a school’s performance.

Nicola Stephens reports on an exciting development at Kisimul School.

Will Mercer, from Ruskin Mill Trust, explores some current thinking on why practical skills programmes are considered beneficial for those in special education.