Funding for alternative provision is to be moved from local authorities to schools. Colin Smith highlights issues raised by the interim report on how the system is working in its first trial

Brian Lamb summarises the new Code’s family-focused content, noting how this reflects concerns identified in his 2009 report and reflecting on the implications of this new orientation for schools and SENCOs

The revision of 'Safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education’ (2006) is long overdue. New replacement guidance is currently under consultation. Jenni Whitehead looks at the proposed changes and calls on everyone to respond