29 April 2024:

Mandatory qualification for SENCOs
Information about the mandatory qualifications special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs) must gain within 3 years of taking up their post.

Change made: Updated ‘Transition to national professional qualification for special educational needs co-ordinators’ with information about the changes to the SEND Regulations 2014. These changes will come into effect from 1 September 2024.

Improving behaviour in schools

Page summary: Resources to support schools and trusts in developing, implementing and maintaining a whole-school behaviour culture.

Reminder: Key Stage 2 SATs
Key stage 2 (KS2) test materials will be delivered in the week commencing Monday 29 April. Quantities are based on the pupil registration and modified test order data as of Friday 8 March. Additional materials will be delivered as needed from Tuesday 7 May.
 
Publication: returning KS2 test scripts
The STA has updated the guidance for returning KS2 test scripts. The updated version is more concise, adds clarity to the instructions and provides additional information.
 
They have also published a new returning test scripts video for schools to use alongside the guidance.

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