Teacher Training (Special Educational Needs) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision about special educational needs awareness training to be received by teacher trainees.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

2 May 2017

In Plain English

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The Bill would require teacher training programmes to include awareness training on special educational needs (SEN) for trainee teachers. It aims to ensure new teachers understand how to support pupils with SEN and to recognise and respond to their needs. The proposals set out that SEN awareness training should form part of initial teacher training.

Key Points

Makes SEN awareness training mandatory for teacher trainees
Defines the kind of SEN content and understanding the training should cover
Applies to organisations that run initial teacher training courses (e.g., universities and other providers)
Aims to improve support for pupils with special educational needs

Progress

The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords and has not yet progressed to committee or report stages.

Who is affected?

Trainee teachersUniversities and colleges/other providers delivering initial teacher trainingSchools and local authorities that employ teachers or work with ITT providersPupils with special educational needs and their families

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Teacher Training (Special Educational Needs)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 8 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2016-2017 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 36 (as introduced)

BillLords

8 Jun 2016

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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