Inclusion in Mainstream Education Research – participants needed

Shaunna McLean is conducting a research project for her Doctorate in Educational Psychology at University of East Anglia. This research project will look at the experiences of inclusion, for children and young people, aged 9-16, with Down Syndrome in mainstream education. The study will involve speaking to children and young people with Down Syndrome, about […]

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Down Syndrome and Further Education Research – participants needed

Alice Barber is a third-year Education student at the University of Cambridge. She is recruiting participants for her undergraduate dissertation, researching parents and guardians’ experiences of the further education application process for learners with Down Syndrome. Alice is looking for participants that fulfil the following criteria: If you are able to participate, you can get […]

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Potential closure of Queensway Primary school in yeadon

Sadly we are in this position again. With such a large number of children requiring specialist provision, any closure of this school will undoubtedly impact the spaces available to all SEND children. This is why it’s important to get not just the views of families at the school but of families across Leeds  BBC News […]

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Leeds New Hospital Engagement Events and Support

Alec and the Leeds Hospitals of the Future Team are reaching out as part of a public engagement campaign they are conducting over the next few weeks to support the application for detailed planning consent with LCC ahead of the next design stage.  They aim to gather evidence of support for the new hospital scheme to […]

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Parliament Call for Evidence – Solving the SEND Crisis

The Committee is seeking evidence on short term actions to stabilise the SEND system which is currently experiencing increased demand, protracted waiting times and increased pressure on schools and local authorities. The Committee will also be looking at how, beyond stability, long term sustainability of the SEND system can be achieved to support and improve […]

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January 2025 Communication

List of events and activities for January. To have an event or information added for February 2025, please email info@westyorkshirecann.org WYCANN January Communication (PDF)

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