The Journal

Field notes from the SEN sector.

Research, guidance and conversations with the people doing the work. Updated monthly.

The Future of Inclusive Learning Environments

Featured · Inclusion · March 12, 2026

The Future of Inclusive Learning Environments

How schools are adapting physical spaces — sound, light, sightlines — to better support neurodiverse students.

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Building Resilience in SEMH Classrooms

Practice · Feb 28, 2026

Building Resilience in SEMH Classrooms

Key strategies for teaching assistants managing high-intensity emotional support without burning out.

What SENCOs Look for in 2026

Hiring · Feb 15, 2026

What SENCOs Look for in 2026

A deep dive into the evolving requirements for specialist teaching candidates this academic year.

Reading the New EHCP Guidance

Policy · Jan 30, 2026

Reading the New EHCP Guidance

A plain-English walkthrough of the latest DfE updates and what they mean for school leaders.

Moving from Mainstream to SEN: A Teacher's Guide

Career · Jan 12, 2026

Moving from Mainstream to SEN: A Teacher's Guide

Six things every mainstream teacher should know before stepping into a specialist setting.

Protecting Joy in the Profession

Wellbeing · Dec 18, 2025

Protecting Joy in the Profession

Why the most important conversation a recruiter can have is the one about staying well.