As EHCP numbers continue to rise sharply and SEND needs grow more complex, this case study from Alan Hardie explores how Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is taking proactive, strategic action to expand capacity and better support pupils. 

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This article featured in the Summer Term 4 2026 issue of Education Executive magazine  

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