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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Education guidance updated following regulations changes

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Published on: 11 May 2020

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LNB News 11/05/2020

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Issue Date: 11 May 2020

Published Date: 11 May 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England

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The Department for Education has updated its guidance for further education and special educational needs and disability (SEND) risk assessment amid coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to reflect the SEND regulations changes. New sections on ‘high needs funding for students with SENS and traineeships flexibilities’ have been added to the guidance for further education providers. Functional skills flexibility in apprenticeships and acceptance of confirmation emails for qualification achievement from awarding organisations have also been updated.

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