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On this page you will find news stories on a range of topics for families, children and young people.
If you are a family member of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, or one of the professionals who help them, you can get the latest updates via the Kirklees SEND Newsletter.
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You can also sign up to the Additional Needs Register (ANR), you can also choose to receive a copy of the newsletter every 2 months. More information can more found on our ANR page.
Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College Courses.
Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College are coming to Huddersfield with some fantastic courses.
Have your say on school proposals
Plans to increase support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have moved on to the next stage.
New ARP proposals
The outcome report from the consultation on the proposals for new ARPs has now been published.
Joseph Norton stakeholder consultation
Wellspring Academy Trust is proud to be a part of exciting proposals put forward by Kirklees Council for special school provision in the district.
Down Syndrome act
The government is creating some new guidance to help make life better for people with Down's Syndrome in England. If you care for a child or young person with Down's Syndrome, or are a young person with Down's Syndrome, you can share your thoughts and ideas about what should be included.
Ambitious new plans for children with SEND will move ahead
Ambitious new plans for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will move ahead to the next stage after being approved by Kirklees Cabinet.
Consultation drop in sessions about new proposals for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) places in Kirklees schools.
Consultation drop in sessions about new proposals for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) places in Kirklees schools.
Ofsted and CQC launch consultation
Ofsted and CQC launch consultation on new inspection framework for SEND provision.