We know just how demanding a career in SEN can be. That’s why we’ve launched our competition giving one lucky winner the chance to scoop a £250 voucher to spend however they fancy – a weekend away, spa day, special meal or even shopping trip. Enter here – winner will be announced on 30th June 2023. Good luck!

Earlier this month, our founder Amy Allen shared her thoughts on the government’s latest SEND measures – launched in response to a growing number of complaints from parents. The Department for Education has outlined reforms hoped to improve what it describes as a ‘postcode lottery’ system across the SEND provision system in England. Plans include the build of 82 special free schools and expansion of training for 5,000 special educational needs co-ordinators and 400 educational psychologists.

Across the UK, parents and families of children with special educational needs (SEN) have spent many years fighting a system that they say has ‘failed them’. The government has admitted that the vital provision is underserving some of the most vulnerable children and local authorities report huge deficits on their SEND budgets while children struggle to get the support they need. The number of complaints from parents about SEND has risen by three-quarters in the past four years – with more than one complaint a day filed last year, according to figures from the local government and social care ombudsman (LGSCO).

2 April was World Autism Awareness Day – a chance to celebrate the strengths and differences of those with autism. At Senploy, we wanted to take the opportunity to explore the vital role that SEN plays within the neurodiverse community and share some of the opportunities available within the industry right now. According to the National Autistic Society, there are 700,000 autistic people within the UK and government data from January 2022 [1] revealed that Autistic Spectrum Disorder was the most common type of special educational need, with 103,400 (31.3%) pupils with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHC) having this recorded as their primary need.

Back in December, Rishi Sunak’s government announced it was considering proposals to give over-50s tax breaks for getting back into work after a career brea k. Around nine million people in the UK are now ‘economically inactive’ according to government figures , and around 2.2 million are on out of work benefits.

If you’re feeling unsatisfied with your current career path, it might be time for a career change. However, a switch can be daunting if you don’t have any experience in the new industry. In this article, we cover reasons for swapping to a new career and how to do so with no experience.
Reasons for changing to a new career (without previous experience)

There are many ways to be a great tutor! If you have the patience and creativity, working with children who have special educational needs can be very rewarding.
Here are some tips on how to be a great tutor for children with special needs:
1.Behaviour is a form of communication. Often for children and young people, behaviour is their only form of communication to be seen and heard.

What’s your mission for today?
At Senploy we make it our goal to have a daily mission and set about achieving it. Today’s mission is to give you the opportunity to upskill your current self, update your knowledge and equip you with the tools you need to exceed industry standards.
If you currently work or would like to work with children and young people in education or a residential care setting, we have just what you need to set about your mission.

Do you need to write a cover letter for an upcoming teaching job or teaching assistant level application? Check out our SEN Cover Letter Checklist!

Asking for a salary increase can be nerve-wracking. Here are some tips on how to ask for a pay rise with examples of letters and emails that have worked in the past.

To help you prepare for a SEN interview, we have compiled a list of top SEN interview questions, as well as tips on how to answer them effectively.

Quitting a job is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary. In this career guide, we will discuss the best way to quit your job and how to handle any potential consequences.