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Key Developments in Punjab's Special Education Sector Punishing the progress in special education, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a significant meeting on Friday to discuss the advancements and future plans for the sector. The meeting highlighted several important developments, including the remarkable enrollment of over 5,000 special children at the Maryam Nawaz Autism School within a short time frame. This achievement marks a historic milestone for Punjab, as it is the first time such a large number of special children have been enrolled in a dedicated institution. The chief minister commended Special Assistant Sania Ashiq and her team for their outstanding efforts in launching and expanding the school. She also announced that underprivileged children would receive free therapy and education at the school, and gave approval for the inclusion of special children in the 'Himmat' Card program. To further improve the quality of services, the Punjab governme...

Long Journeys for Special Needs Students in Sheffield Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Sheffield are facing long commutes to schools outside their local area, some traveling up to 50 miles or even 117 miles for a residential school. This situation has raised concerns among parents, educators, and local authorities about the impact on students and the sustainability of the current system. According to council data, the furthest distance a child travels is 117 miles to a residential school where a taxi drops them off on Monday and collects them on Friday. Warren Carratt, CEO of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust, which operates 16 SEND schools in South Yorkshire, described the issue as a "wicked issue" that parents are grappling with. He noted that some children travel for up to an hour and a half, which he believes is not ideal. Sheffield City Council stated it is consistently looking at ways to minimize journeys, while the government mentioned its...