AfL and Questioning

1. Report reveals poor public perception of young people Research published by the #iWill Movement has uncovered the extent of negative public attitudes towards young people. People aged 25+ were found to be less likely to view young people positively, with descriptors such as ‘naive’, ‘lazy’ and ‘entitled’ in common usage. Although 74% of respondents…

1. Attitudes towards exclusions explored in new Public First report Think tank Public First have published new research sharing the results of national polling and focus groups with teachers, young people, and school staff on exclusions. With exclusion rates in schools growing across the board – and particular focus on the worrying trend of rising…

1. End of council budget SEND exemption ‘dominating’ thinking in the sector  Fears surrounding potential council bankruptcies are preventing much-needed SEND reform, warns newly-appointed government SEND adviser, Dame Christine Lenehan.  A ‘statutory override’ that has allowed councils to write off debts related to their SEND provision is set to expire in March 2026, at which…