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NEET in the Headlines: How Specialist Support Can Change the Narrative 

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The issue of young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) has been making headlines again, with national figures showing persistent challenges in post‑16 transitions.  But while the national picture can feel bleak, our own data offers a powerful reminder that the risk can be greatly reduced with the right support.  Understanding the Wider Context of NEET Across the UK, […]

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Four in ten risk falling through SEND reform gaps 

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40% of children currently with EHCPs would risk falling through the gaps and receiving inappropriate provision under the proposed SEND reform. Appropriate provision requires recognition of the full profile of a child’s needs, evidence-based support from a well-resourced and well-trained workforce that includes specialist Experts at Hand, and robust routes to challenge provision which does not meet needs.   While the workforce challenges and legal issues have been discussed at length elsewhere, the criteria for recognising needs and allocating provision have received less attention. Under the proposed plans, the “areas of development” and draft

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Rethinking SEND Reform: Beyond the Mainstream Assumption

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A recent article by membership organisation Natspec, raises critical questions about the direction of proposed SEND reforms. Central to the debate is a key assumption made by the Department for Education (DfE) in its proposals: that mainstream education delivers better outcomes than specialist provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  However, both existing

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Dyslexia and DLD: Understanding the Overlap, the Differences, and How to Support

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For many parents, teachers, and members of the DLD community, navigating learning differences can feel overwhelming, especially when children don’t fit neatly into one category. Two conditions that are often discussed separately, but frequently occur together, are dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).  Understanding how they relate, how they differ, and how they impact everyday life can make a powerful difference in

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DLD Global Summit

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Moor House are thrilled to be supporting the first ever DLD Global Summit on Saturday 7 March 2026. Hosted by ‘The DLD Project’, the virtual, on-demand event will bring together parents, educators, advocates, clinicians and adults with DLD to hear real stories, learn practical strategies and connect with others in the DLD Community. Among a

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Response to the Schools White Paper and SEND Reform Consultation

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On Monday, the Government set out its proposed reforms to the SEND system in England. The proposals aim to strengthen mainstream inclusion, address long-standing pressures within the system and improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We recognise the significant challenges currently facing SEND provision – rising demand, stretched resources and the need for earlier, more consistent support. Against this backdrop, meaningful

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Navigating DLD in the Workplace

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Would you tell your employer that you experience difficulties with understanding and using language?  For many adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), this question becomes a real dilemma as they enter the job market.  On one hand, mostly due to a misunderstanding of what DLD is amongst the general public, there is the fear of being perceived as unsuitable or

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Why Oracy Matters for Learners with DLD – Insights from the Curriculum and Assessment Review

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The movement to recognise oracy as a fundamental building block and tool for learning has been steadily growing for a while now. With organisations like Voice 21 leading the way in advocating and advising policy makers and educators on what that looks like in practical terms.  The recent Curriculum and Assessment Review (November 2025) marks

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You Can’t See DLD: What You Need to Know About Camouflaging

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When we think about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), we often focus on the specific linguistic challenges a person has with speaking, listening, reading and writing. But there’s another, quieter social–emotional part of their lived experience that often goes unnoticed — something many children, teens, and adults with DLD do every day to fit in, stay

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