pascoed.bsky.social
Advisory Board -UCL Centre for Inclusive Education.
AHT -Inclusion
Level 7 Specialist Assessor
Author of The Biggest Surprise (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Biggest-Surprise-Jadon-Talking-Trains/dp/B08GB4HX4Y)
Mother of two amazing autistic boys ❤️❤️.
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Sending hugs xx
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Yes 🙌
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At a recent options evening, my gratitude overflowed. This September, he’ll study core subjects alongside DT and Art, a testament to how far he’s come. Every small victory, once a distant hope, now feels like a miracle. #SEND #autism #Macbeth #reader
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Instead, we celebrated his progress and secured a spot in a mainstream school with a nurture provision attached, a perfect choice for his social challenges.
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Moving him to a mainstream secondary school, where he’d lag five years academically and eight socially, felt untenable. Inclusion isn’t just about placement; it’s about fit.
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His primary school championed inclusion, highlighting his strengths while adapting to his needs. By Year 6, he was academically at a Year 2 level, unable to tackle SATs, a hurdle we, with the school, opted to bypass.
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Milestones unfolded gradually: potty training at nearly six, repeating Year 1 in a mainstream primary school with an autism resource base (a choice we made as he is a summer born child who was accessing learning well below expected), speaking at around eight, and mastering basic instructions.
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We felt adrift, knowing no one with autistic children, though the year-long assessment process had offered some preparation.
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When Jadon was born, I instantly fell in love, curious whether he’d take after me in math or his dad in computer science. Autism was never part of the guessing game. Three years later, in Norwich, Norfolk, that diagnosis reshaped our world.
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If you’d told me eight years ago we’d experience a moment like this, I might have called it a distant dream, not specifically a request to read “Macbeth”, but because of the journey it represents.
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Undiluted truth !!
Thank you for the tag 🪴
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Amidst the challenges, let us remember the transformative power of compassion, persistence, and belief in human potential.
Working together changes lives. 🌹
#InclusiveEducation #SEND #Thanks n/n
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Together, you are building classrooms where differences are celebrated, progress is measured in small victories, and every child knows they belong. You don’t just teach, you nurture courage, spark joy, and prove daily that every child can thrive with the right support.
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To the therapists, SENCOs, school leaders, and local authorities and other outside agencies, working behind the scenes, thank you. Your expertise and commitment to systemic change lay the groundwork for progress, even when the road is tough.
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o the parents and caregivers who collaborate tirelessly, advocating for their children’s rights and futures, thank you. Your partnership and trust inspire educators to keep pushing for better. 5/n
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To the teaching assistants who offer one-on-one care, patience, and quiet moments of encouragement, thank you. You are the steady hands and warm smiles that help students navigate their day with confidence 4/n
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To the teachers who adapt lessons, rethink strategies, and champion inclusion in every classroom, thank you. Your creativity and resilience turn barriers into bridges, ensuring every child feels seen and capable.
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Amidst the headlines about challenges in SEND provision, there is a story that deserves to be told louder: the unwavering dedication of teachers, teaching assistants, and countless supporters who pour their hearts into empowering children with special educational needs and disabilities. 2/n