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The Current State of SEND in the UK: Staff Shortages and Solutions
As the number of SEND children increases and are integrated into mainstream classes, teachers struggle to deliver the necessary level of care. As of January 2024, approximately 1.6 million pupils in England were identified with SEND, an increase of 101,000 from the previous year.
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Improving Employment for Autistic Individuals: A Review from the DWP
Around 15 to 20 percent of people have brains that develop or work differently. Organisations are welcoming the benefits of neurodiversity such as innovation, problem-solving and high accuracy. We were honoured to welcome Stephen Lismore, Head of Autism and Learning Disability Employment Policy, Department for Work and Pensions at our our Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference.
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Understanding Neurodivergence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace
More than 15% of the UK population are neurodiverse. Nanette Mellor, the CEO of the Brain Charity discusses neurodiverse conditions and the benefits they pose to the workplace if accommodations are made to support them. She highlights the challenges that need to be overcome to make these changes and explores the positive impact of assessing workplace practices to ensure recruitment processes are welcoming to all.
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