ASAP uncovers, supports, and amplifies what works in the SEND sector - helping more people to do more, faster.

As has been widely documented and reported on - the SEND crisis is at breaking point. We were proud to submit evidence to the recent Education Select Committee, and feel privileged to have been able to contribute to such a critical process.

The DfE has published its updated alternative provision guidance; in this blog, we’ll break down the major updates.

The government has unveiled its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, a proposal designed to reshape the landscape of education.

This blog summarises the 2023/24 Ofsted Annual Report; a new chapter in the evolution of England’s education and social care landscape.

We recently sat down with Emma Bradshaw, ALT’s executive principal and CEO, to discuss the benefits of PAG’s retained advisory.

The issue of unregistered alternative provision (AP) in England has become a pressing concern, with significant attention on the need for re

The 2024 Labour Party Conference has brought a renewed focus on education and the critical challenges facing schools in England.

Bridget Phillipson and her ministerial team faced their first round of questions from MPs after Labour’s victory in the July election.

In her first live Q&A session with the sector, Bridget Phillipson pledged to work closely with educators and sector professionals.

With Labour's victory all but confirmed after yesterday's General Election, a new government means a shift towards new policies.

Councils across England are facing alarming shortfalls in their SEND budget, critical for supporting children with SEND.

The educational landscape in England is poised for a transformative shift through proposed reforms to school funding.

In recent years, councils across England have faced a significant financial challenge in providing school transport for children with SEND.

In a move highlighting the financial crisis facing SEND funding, councils have received approval to redirect millions from their budgets.

PAG has produced a report titled 'Establishing Children's Homes', looking into what it takes to successfully establish a children's home.

In educational and political landscapes, a crucial debate has emerged concerning the application of VAT on independent SEND schools.