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Budget 2026: What It Means for SEND Teachers

The October Budget brought nothing new for SEND, but rising costs, wage increases and stalled reforms will still reach your classroom. Here’s what to know.
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New in the Framework Library: the DfE Enrichment Framework

The DfE Enrichment Framework is now in Earwig. Use it to plan your offer and use timeline tags to show who’s taking part.
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How will you prove your Inclusive Mainstream Fund made a difference?

The Inclusive Mainstream Fund gives schools £400m a year for inclusion, and schools have to show it made a difference. Here’s how to evidence the progress that standard trackers miss.
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SEND reform: what to do while you wait

SEND reform is stalled, but there’s plenty schools can do now.
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Earwig's New Accreditation Module

Now you can track and accredit vocational courses within Earwig
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When the Mercury Rises, So Does the Risk

What This Summer's Heatwaves Taught Us About SEND Provision
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A new Education Secretary: what Lucy Powell's appointment means for SEND

Lucy Powell has replaced Bridget Phillipson as Education Secretary, inheriting the government's still-unfinished SEND reforms — here's what the change means for schools and families navigating the system now.
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What teachers told us about AI — and what we're building next

Why this time next year could be very different for you
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The Earwig National Conference 2026: A Day That Delivered

From Amy Creatura's keynote on the SEND White Paper to Peter Gelardi's AI research session — a recap of the Earwig National Conference 2026.
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When PR Stunts Trump SEND Priorities: The DfE's Gemma Collins Controversy

While SEND families fight for basic support, the DfE signed a £90.7M media deal — then sent in Gemma Collins. The education community is furious.
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The SEND Conference This June: Your Essential Guide to the White Paper Changes

‍The government's landmark Every Child Achieving and Thriving white paper has sent ripples across the SEND sector. On 11th June, educators and leaders gather in Stratford-upon-Avon to make sense of it all.
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SEND White Paper Consultation: What SENCOs Need to Do Before 18 May

Now the dust has settled, what can SENCO's do before the consultation on the SEND White Paper closes?
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Strengthening SEND Support Through Collaboration

Earwig is proud to support Parents in Need
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Announcing Our Keynote Speaker for the Earwig Academic National Conference 2026

Amy Creatura will be delivering the keynote address at the Earwig Academic National Conference 2026
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Earwig Academic responds to the SEND White Paper

We've been listening to parents, teachers, leaders and medics for years. Here's what we think about the SEND white paper ...
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Earwig National Conference 2026: A Must-Attend Event for SEND and School Leaders

The next Earwig National Conference is here
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