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The Children’s Commissioner has published the first-ever school census. It paints a clear picture of schools acting as frontline services for children with unmet needs. For children with SEND, a few things stand out. Schools say attendance and progress for pupils with EHCPs or SEN support now matter more than attainment. Many want access to counsellors and psychologists but cannot provide them. There is also a proposal for new statutory Education Plans for children struggling with attendance or engagement. On the surface, this could be a chance to get earlier help to children who do not qualify for an EHCP. But the risk is that some children currently protected by EHCPs could be moved onto these new plans. That matters because 𝐄𝐇𝐂𝐏𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. Families can and do use the SEND Tribunal to secure their child’s education. Without an EHCP, would families lose that safeguard? If Education Plans do not carry the same rights, protections could be weakened rather than strengthened. The census also shows how many schools do not know when a child is living with bereavement, housing problems or other hidden challenges. Recognising those needs is essential, but schools cannot carry that responsibility alone. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: • Education Plans must be additional to current EHCPs, not a replacement • Tribunal rights need to be protected • Funding for specialist staff and integrated services is the only way early support will work This raises a broader question. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧? https://lnkd.in/e4VqZRV8

📢 DfE consultation response: strengthening protections in non-school alternative provision The government has confirmed plans to introduce mandatory national standards for all non-school alternative provision. Local authorities will be responsible for quality assurance and maintaining directories of approved provision. All placements will be time-limited, with children remaining on school rolls and clear plans for reintegration. The role of EOTAS will be reviewed further before any decision on regulation. We welcome the government’s commitment to raising standards in alternative provision. Safeguarding, accountability and quality assurance are essential. But there is a fundamental challenge. Without sufficient school places that meet the needs of learners with SEND, time-limited placements and reintegration plans risk creating harm rather than supporting progress. Flexibility and personalisation are not optional extras. They are what make AP effective. At Love2Learn Education, we know that the most meaningful outcomes come when high standards are combined with appropriate, needs-led school places. We are committed to working with schools, local authorities and families to ensure reforms raise the bar while keeping children’s individual journeys at the centre. #SEND #AlternativeProvision #EOTAS #Inclusion #EducationPolicy

📉 School attendance is back in the headlines, but what stories are still going untold? As students return this week, the Department for Education is urging families to ensure high attendance, citing persistent absence as a key priority. But here's the reality we see every day: Pupils with an EHCP are nearly six times more likely to be persistently absent than their peers. Almost 50% of pupils with SEND support were persistently absent last year. One in five pupils with an EHCP missed more school than they attended last year. For the students we support at Love2Learn Education, the answer isn’t “just get them back into school.” Some are on roll but not able to attend. We work with their schools to provide temporary or longer-term packages; tuition at home; hybrid reintegration support; or carefully scaffolded online learning, until the right provision can be secured. Others have EOTAS packages in place because there is no school currently able to meet their needs. That decision isn’t made lightly. It often follows years of struggle, tribunal hearings, and professional evidence that a bespoke solution is the only viable one. But here’s the part the headlines don’t show: There are many more children in similar situations who aren’t getting this level of support. Their families may not have the resources to fight for an EOTAS package. Their schools and LAs may be overstretched. These children are out of sight - and out of options. So instead of simply urging parents to “get children back in,” perhaps we should be asking: What barriers to attendance exist in our current system? What support do schools need to re-engage students safely and meaningfully? What stories aren't being heard? We’d love to hear from teachers, school leaders, and SEND professionals. What has helped your students with persistent absence? What more do you wish was available? Let’s talk about what’s really needed. https://lnkd.in/ensa8Sdh

We know that many young people with SEND need something different. At Love2Learn Education, we provide 1 to 1 specialist tuition and mentoring for those who are not currently thriving in school or are learning at home through EOTAS. With a growing team of over 30 tutors and mentors, we work with families, schools and local authorities to offer personalised support that makes a real difference. We are proud to be five-star rated by the families we work with. To learn more about how we can assist you, please don't hesitate to contact us. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ehchZAcb 📧 kirsty@love2learneducation.com 📞 07543117776 #SENDSupport #AlternativeProvision #EOTAS #SpecialistTuition #Neurodiversity #Love2LearnEducation #EducationThatFits

Today we are thinking of all the young people receiving GCSE results and those who are not. Some of the learners we support have worked towards exams this summer, while others are on very different paths. For some, this day brings pride. For others, worry, disappointment or uncertainty about what comes next. At Love2Learn Education, we understand that progress is not always measured in grades. We support neurodivergent students and those with additional needs to access education that fits, whether that includes GCSEs, resits, alternative qualifications or simply rebuilding confidence. If you are exploring what support could look like for your learner this year, we would be happy to have that conversation. #Love2LearnEducation #SENDSupport #GCSE2025 #EOTAS #Neurodiversity #AlternativeEducation #InclusionMatters #EducationThatFits #PostGCSESupport #GCSEResits #ProgressNotPerfection

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We’re proud to share that Love2Learn Education is now a registered AQA Unit Award Scheme Centre. This means we can now offer formal recognition for the small steps, personal goals and meaningful progress our students make, especially those learning outside of mainstream settings. It’s another way we’re making sure that achievement looks different here and that’s the point. If you’d like to know how this could support a student you're working with, we’d love to start a conversation. #Love2LearnEducation #AQAUnitAwardScheme #SENDSupport #EOTAS #AlternativeProvision #RecognitionMatters #Neurodiversity #InclusiveEducation

🔍 We’re Hiring: Geography Tutor (KS3/KS4 – SEND – In-Person, Solihull) Love2Learn Education is seeking a compassionate and confident tutor to provide 1:1 in-person Geography tuition for a home-educated Year 8 learner in the B92 area (Solihull). This role is part of a wider EOTAS package supporting autistic learners with complex needs. 📌 Details: – In-person at the learner’s home (B92) – 1–2 hours per week (flexible timing) – £40/hour + 10% PPA – Self-employed or PAYE options available 🧠 Learner Profile: – Autistic, with anxiety and sensory regulation needs – Currently working at KS3 level, building towards Functional Skills/GCSE – A calm, relational approach is essential – Interoception strategies to be embedded (training provided) – PDA experience preferred – CPD available if required This is a rewarding opportunity to work as part of a relationship-led alternative provision model that places the learner’s needs and wellbeing at the centre. 📩 To express interest or find out more, please contact Kirsty at kirsty@love2learneducation.com or message directly. #SEND #AlternativeProvision #EOTAS #TutorJobs #EducationJobs #GeographyTutor #Solihull #Neurodiversity #PDASupport #Love2LearnEducation

Now recruiting SEND Tutors (various roles across West Midlands & Warwickshire) Love2Learn Education is seeking compassionate and experienced SEND tutors to support neurodivergent learners in in-person roles. Opportunities include KS2/KS3, functional maths/life skills, communication-focused tuition (PECS/ALD), vocational KS4, and complex SEND. ✅ SEND expertise essential (specialist knowledge required for certain roles) ✅ Competitive pay (self-employed & PAYE options available) ✅ CPD/training available ✅ Safer recruitment practices apply To express interest, please register here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eD7Ybmwp

📢 Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Tutors! Love2Learn Education is seeking qualified teachers (QTS) with expertise in maths, science, or art to provide 1:1 tuition for a Year 10 student with complex health needs and an EHCP. Key Details: Subjects: Maths, science, and art (1 hour per week per subject) Schedule: Daily sessions (afternoons, from 12:00 onwards) Location: In-person at the student’s home (postcode provided upon enquiry) Start Date: January 2025 About Us: At Love2Learn Education, we specialise in supporting students with SEND through tailored tuition. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team and make a meaningful difference to a young person’s life. Interested? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eD7Ybmwp Or email us at careers@love2learneducation.com Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested! #Love2LearnEducation #SENDSupport #TeachingOpportunities #SpecialistTutors