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The SEND Consultation: What it is asking, how you can respond and what\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0learnt building our response<\/a><\/h4>

What we think\u00a0 The PDA Society\u2019s position is that if changes are to be made...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article>

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What to expect during PDA Action Week 2026<\/a><\/h4>

Bringing\u00a0together\u00a0PDAers\u00a0from all over the world\u00a0 Research into PDA is still limited, but what we do...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article>

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Why we need the PDA Education Conference \u2013 an educator and parent\u2019s perspective<\/a><\/h4>

Why are schools struggling to support PDA\u00a0children? The White Paper talks about strengthening home\u2013school partnership...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article>

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PDA Society consultation events: gathering feedback on\u00a0absence, parent blame, and education outside of school settings<\/a><\/h4>

Parent\u2013school agreements,\u00a0complaints\u00a0and power The White Paper talks about strengthening home\u2013school partnership agreements and resolving issues...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article>

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A closer look: risks and opportunities of Specialist Provision Packages (SPPs)<\/a><\/h4>

What the Government is saying SPPs are  The consultation suggests a future system with different levels of support...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article>

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What does the new Government White Paper actually mean for families of PDA children?<\/a><\/h4>

The White Paper (Every Child Achieving and Thriving) sets the overall direction. The government has...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article>

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New report by Cerebra reveals widespread \u2018systems generated trauma\u2019<\/a><\/h4>

For many parent carers of PDAers, sadly, none of this will feel like news. It\u2019s...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article>

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About our new PDA training hub<\/a><\/h4>

Taking control of your PDA learning journey Awareness about PDA is growing all the time,...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article>

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The Law Commission\u2019s report on Disabled Children and Social Care<\/a><\/h4>

The report acknowledges that the law around meeting needs of Disabled children is muddled and...<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/article><\/div>