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As we March towards 2025, I have never felt as depressed about the prospects for #SEND. This wasnt on my bingo card for a Labour government. It’s exhausting.

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Throughout this year, public awareness of the Safety Valve scheme, and pressure to end it, has increased. Govt have now confirmed there will be no more agreements. It’s a small step but an important one. More here: www.bcpacs.uk/blog/safety-...

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A new government white paper has promised a “fundamentally different” approach to employment support, including “tackling ill health as the biggest driver of inactivity”, but it has left critical questions unanswered about Labour’s plans for disability benefits.

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SEND Advocacy is in a bad state. Parents and Carers are receiving poor services, then are threatened when they share their experiences. So we have created a space to help you find a good advocate. Please share your reviews anonymously to get it started: padlet.com/r54282678/ra...

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Yup, I’ve been one of the statistics!

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NEW POST: Think work first: Julie Pointer expands on the recent Lords report about helping disabled young people thrive, by explaining more about how NDTi is increasing opportunities for supporting young adults with #SEND into work www.specialneedsjungle.com/think-work-f...

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I’m another woman who gave up her career over 24 years to support my #disabled child, leading 2 supporting my fellow #parentcarers for over a decade & half I categorically say this number is so much higher & also those who have taken a different work path to allow for caring responsibilities!

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www.wm-adass.org.uk/news-events/... what #parentcarers already knew 🤔 #autism #parentalblame

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My first contribution as a columnist for Special Needs Jungle. My main focus will be on Alternative Provision #thisisAP #SEMH

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NEW POST: Alternative Provision expert and SEND parent, Sarah Johnson says too many schools exclude without first assessing for SEND. Sarah says asking “why” and understanding needs should be at the core of a school’s work www.specialneedsjungle.com/arrive-alter...

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And in other news: rain is wet. Three of my relatives rely on social care. One day, maybe someone will put as much effort into acting on what we already know instead of only hand wringing and making sympathetic noises. Even empathy would be a good start. #socialcare www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Families - 6 days left to have your say on how our education system needs to change. More details below. Reposts welcome - thank you. sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/12/f...

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@jayneydillon.bsky.social 😉😊 👋

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Did you know I have a free bi-monthly digital magazine especially for parent carers? KinToa - all about the parent carer life but tips in there will work for many. There are 5 editions available. lifeaspland.com/kintoa-magaz... #parentcarer

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SEND Shenanigans is back for our second season. We’re three parent carers with 11 kids between us - 10 of whom gave us the parent carer title In our first episode, we’re chatting about perceptions of parent carers. open.spotify.com/episode/5D7n...

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Monotropism seeks to explain autism through the lens of attention and interests. This map, by @autisticrealms.bsky.so in collab with Stimpunks, highlights 20 common aspects of monotropic experience. Check it out #monotropism #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic stimpunks.org/2024/10/21/m...

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My little furry champ #catlove 🥰🥰 #cats

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It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT) For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND) How to join 👍 Like & RT this post ✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’ 😃 Follow all the lovely people 👥 Tag friends Grow your network

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@kathmbrom.bsky.social Hi 👋 lovely 😊

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FINALLY deactivated the ‘ol’ x account after deactivating myself from interacting when EM took over! Lots of hope for this platform 🫶 #SEND #parentcarers #Autism #neurodivergence #ND #ADHD #childsocialcare #adult #socialcare hit me with yr top bluskyers to follow 🤩😊 TY

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📣 Parent carers of disabled children: now’s your chance to help shape the future of the NHS! 🏥 Check out @DCPcampaign’s blog and join the call for evidence to ensure disabled children’s voices are heard in the NHS 10-Year Plan: bit.ly/DCPNHSBlog #NHS10YearPlan #SEND

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NEW POST: Raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder to get better access to support. Our article today is from Speech & Language Adviser, Amy Loxley of new SNJ columnists, charity Speech and Language UK www.specialneedsjungle.com/awareness-de... #DLD

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If you’re a parent of a disabled child who relies on the LA to provide transport to school, please consider taking part in this survey. Contact A Family are campaigning for better transport to school, esp for those who are not of statutory school age. #SEND www.surveymonkey.com/r/TransportM...

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Well Hello Bluesky 👋👋🫶 #SEND #parentcarers

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