Day: 17 March 2026

UK Government launches SEND reform consultation: What it means for children with vision impairment

Stuart Mitchell

The Department for Education has published proposals for wide-ranging reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in England, alongside the launch of a national consultation. The plans, which have been subject to much speculation over the last year, aim to create a more inclusive system, improve consistency across the country, and ensure earlier access to support. RNIB is still analysing the proposals in full. However, below we consider what several key elements of the reforms could mean for an estimated 35,000 children and young people with vision impairment…

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Virginia’s move to rejoin RGGI signals a commitment to affordable energy solutions

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres joins leading businesses in Virginia to commend Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly for affirming a commitment to lower energy costs by initiating the Commonwealth’s re-entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).  “As our customers face electricity and cost of living increases across the country, our work at IKEA U.S. to make life at home more affordable remains central to our vision. IKEA also understands that state governments play important roles in improving affordability and with programs like RGGI, policymakers in Virginia can increase the…

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