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Former Queen Alexandra College (QAC) residential student Emily has entered paid employment at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre in Birmingham City Centre.

An independent research study published by Goldsmiths University of London has found that TCES Group – a family-owned group of Local Authority-funded special schools and services whose policy is never to permanently exclude – has transformed the life chances of its students who are among the top 5% of the most complex and vulnerable children and young people in the UK.

Queen Alexandra College has reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter – created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts.

Toni Hodges, Placement Administrator at QEF’s Independent Living Service, talks about the questions parents frequently ask when considering next steps for their son or daughter as they turn 18+ and leave full-time education.

New College Worcester (NCW), a school and college for blind and vision-impaired young people, teamed up with The LEGO Foundation and LEGO Group for a trial of ground-breaking LEGO Braille Bricks.

Dr Graeme Athey is Director of Education at Fairfield Farm College, which specialises in providing study programmes for young people with SEND, focusing on work-related learning as an alternative to the traditional work experience model.

Principal Dr Gill Barrett explains The Loddon School’s integrated offering.

Kisimul Schools provide an update on recent developments.

Sarah Sherwood, Director of SEN at LVS Oxford and LVS Hassocks, explains the benefits of learning through practical tasks...

Based in Birmingham, Queen Alexandra College (QAC) is a national specialist residential college that supports a diverse range of student abilities and needs. The College provides education, training and routes to independent living and employment. Class sizes are small and support levels high.

Ann Bradbury, Head Teacher at St John’s Catholic School for the Deaf, explains how creating the correct learning and support environments is vital for supporting young people for whom mainstream school settings can be too challenging.

I CAN provides the best possible care and education for children with speech and language communication needs (SLCN). This article outlines why residential care is so important and the innovations I CAN uses at both its schools to improve all areas of our children’s lives.

Thomas Keaney, CEO and Schools’ Proprietor of TCES Group, celebrates ‘the art of the possible’

New College Worcester was nominated to win a £1,000 boost as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical's Movement for Good awards, which is giving £1million to charities this summer.

How The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) at Fullerton House School worked to support a pupil with complex needs.

Julie Taplin, Chief Executive of Potential Plus UK, looks at the considerations for children with Dual or Multiple Exceptionality.

Jenny Hooper, a professional SEN advocate with over 30 years of practical experience, explains how you can get the best education for your child.

Douglas Silas, of Douglas Silas Solicitors, gives an overview of the latest developments in the SEND sector.

SEND consultant and author David Bartram, Director of Prescient Education, writes the foreword to the 2019/2020 guidebook, which you can read online here.

The 2019/20 edition of Which School? for Special Needs – the leading guidebook to independent special schools in the UK – is available now in print and online.

You can keep up-to-date with the latest news and developments from the TCES Group through its excellent bulletin.​

Former Queen Alexandra College performing arts student Poppy Barrett has appeared in the final episode of BBC period drama ‘Call the Midwife’ which aired on Sunday evening.

Exploring the work of the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils.

Calvert Trust Exmoor create inclusive opportunities for students of all ages and abilities.

The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the FE sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the 2019 Tes FE Awards.

Holiday accommodation that offers self-catering breaks for groups of people with extra needs.

Kevin Wheatley, managing director of AmbiSpace Ltd, looks at the essential requirements.

Cruckton Hall School in Shropshire is entering an exciting phase, writes Mary Owen.

Julie Taplin, Chief Executive of Potential Plus UK, offers some expert advice.

Catherine Garton, Headteacher of Kirby Moor School in Cumbria, reflects on the school’s achievements