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This adorable robot is helping us learn more about children, autism and the way humans connect
Autism

This adorable robot is helping us learn more about children, autism and the way humans connect

The NAO robot is just two feet tall, but this little droid is teaching researchers big things about movement, rhythm and connection
Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College
A teacher interacts with a student at Great Oaks College.
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Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College

Too many children with special educational needs are living in poverty. It's a waste of public funds
A group photo of Changing Realities after focused SEND meeting with Bridget Philipson on 13 March. Image: Supplied
Joanne Barker-Marsh

Too many children with special educational needs are living in poverty. It's a waste of public funds

Special needs children forced out of school by 'crumbling' system, figures show
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Special needs children forced out of school by 'crumbling' system, figures show

Children in poverty most likely to be excluded from school, study finds: 'A crisis of lost learning'
Education

Children in poverty most likely to be excluded from school, study finds: 'A crisis of lost learning'

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Teachers forced to choose which special needs children get help as funding crisis worsens
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Special educational needs

Teachers forced to choose which special needs children get help as funding crisis worsens

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