Aim: This systematic review of research studies published between 2014 and 2019 explores facilitators and barriers to successful co-production and its application to practice. Rationale: Through legislation, 'co-production' underpins practice to promote social justice for children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and…

Aim: This study aims to hear the voices of autistic learners to investigate the meaning they made of their learning experiences during the lockdown period of school closures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic--particularly, what were the factors that contributed to positive engagement in remote digital learning, and were there any challenges?…

Aims: To gain practice-based insights, we evaluated outcomes from a science-themed Minecraft Club for children with Special Educational Needs over a four-year period. Science topics were introduced, followed by themed building in Minecraft in a multi-player setting. Particular focus was placed on the benefits of playing a shared-interest game in a…

Aim: This paper aims to show the interaction between the young person, their family and the school, in the aspect of career awareness and development of young people with special educational needs (SEN). Method: Three students with SEN from one secondary school in Singapore participated in this study. A series of three interviews were conducted…

Aims: Studies on literacy difficulties have mainly focused on children or adults who have a diagnosis of dyslexia. Some students enter university without such a diagnosis, but with literacy difficulties, and this may impact their ability to become independent learners and achieve academically. This exploratory study aims to employ a hybrid model…

Many professionals and families have expressed enthusiasm about annual reviews that implement a person-centred philosophy. Person-centred planning (PCP) has been perceived to facilitate a transition process, as well as supporting the key features of pupil involvement and family participation. This paper focuses on the way in which person-centred…

The Aim: Following the Children and Families Act (2014) Local Authorities must involve children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in reviewing the special educational provision in their area and planning future provision. As part of one council's review of its special educational provision, the views were…

Aim: This paper explores educational psychologists' (EPs') understandings and practice in relation to dyslexia. Rationale: Poor literacy skills have a significant impact on educational attainment. EPs are well placed to support schools in improving practice at a systemic and individual level. However, little is known about EPs' understandings and…

An old building in Newbould Lane was home to the LEA's Psychological Service. A notice on the staff room wall throughout my seven years and a term announced that "Constant change is here to stay." Certainly, there had been change: the student intake to all the city's secondary schools had become mixed and comprehensive in the late 1960s;…