Horrendous prospect this: the rights-grab leaves children and families 'at the mercy of politicians who will then vandalise their lives'. #SaveOurChildrensRights

We talk a lot about safeguarding. About supporting people to live independently & community safety. Support was stripped away by austerity, dismantled by design. It left people at risk & let crisis take hold (as in this case). We can do so much more. So why aren’t we? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

On 24th June, I observed a Court of Protection hearing on whether enforced treatment for a woman with severe anorexia should end. It was a difficult reckoning with what it means to protect a life. I wrote about it for @openjusticecop.bsky.social openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/04/n...

I’m really pleased to see this. Universal high quality end-of-life care is not easy and is notably more expensive than assisted dying. But it is what a truly civilised society offers. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

News you may have missed on Thursday/Friday: A coroner has told the DWP to take urgent safety measures following the suicide of a man who became paranoid after suddenly receiving £5,000 in benefit arrears, five years after a similar call by another coroner.

Seen this story popping up here this morning www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Dunno what it says about me that I'm not shocked or surprised. It seems pretty common place. No action, no charges. Human rights abuses just accepted #NotFullyHuman

I spoke to so many parents for this story about what many termed “psychological abuse” at this acclaimed London academy. Almost every one cried. This is trauma not belonging. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

I won't directly share the footage because it is incredibly distressing but it's important to understand that this sort of "calming room" is routinely used in schools around the country every day and it still causes kids trauma, even without being physically assaulted. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I’m speaking in the #MentalHealthBill in the Lords today about the inappropriate detention of autistic people & people with learning disabilities Thanks to @droliverlewis.bsky.social & @thesmallplaces.bsky.social for their help & input

Happening now ⬇️⬇️

Excellent article from @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk deconstructing the shambles Public Accounts Committee on 'supporting children & young people with SEN' & what the DfE newspeak actually means. www.specialneedsjungle.com/commons-comm...

go.bsky.app/4JubDE9 I have added you to my new(bie) starter pack...you might find some lovely folks to follow in here 😀

NEW POST: What’s happening with the #SEND and AP Change Programme? Matt Keer brings a pithy end-of-year update for your reading, er, pleasure… www.specialneedsjung...#SENDSOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM

The Public Accounts Committee hearing to discuss "support for children and young people with SEN" was concerning in so many ways. You can watch the full meeting here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d1…

Trying to find my people/those with similar interests here and the #LearningDisability results I'm getting are minimal, so started trying to curate this list go.bsky.app/J6k8Rsr As per, shout if you'd like added. I know I am missing people. All welcome #carer #intellectualdisability #LDNursing

Another helpful starter pack from @georgejulian.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️

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⬇️#OpenJustice starter pack⬇️

"We found a child in such bad accommodation with disabilities that there were rats eating through their feeding tubes every night” www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

An unelected person decided to spend £1 MILLION pounds of tax payers money putting a vulnerable child in an Airbnb prison. A hearing to put them there could be a Teams call and their parents would not be entitled to legal aid to try to stop it from happening. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

I've just added a bunch of good people to my SEND starter pack. Still qplenty of room on it, so if you are a SENDCO, a SEND leader, or a SEND consultant, then do wave 👋 or say 'hello' to this post and I'll add you. go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT

Thanks so much Sarah 🤗 yes I have my Ollie the octopus workbook the story is around a mum who dies ans there are a lot of activities and guidance to support (I run training on this too) and my trauma deck of cards which can be used for grief too. Hope that helps

This is fantastic ⬇️

📌 I have created a number of free resources and will pin them here (if I do it correctly) Perhaps you are supporting a younger child who has suffered from bereavement www.phoenixeducationconsultancy.com/_files/ugd/b...

📌this is in particular for children that might need support with emotional regulation #SEND . A 17 page resource pack on that subject www.phoenixeducationconsultancy.com/_files/ugd/b... #thisisAP, #EduSky

Small boy's first time at Twickenham. Initial excitement turned into temporary overwhelm, but after a wee break outside, he wanted to head back in & watched the whole game ❤️ The accessibility staff and stewards were really helpful and kind. A lovely experience ❤️

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...

Absolutely staggering, everyone knows that the grading levels should be: Marvellous Gosh Meh Hmm Eeek

Is Reach's niche 'completely unusable websites?'

The Department for Work and Pensions has finally admitted that it carried out more than 30 secret reviews last year into cases of serious harm or deaths involving someone receiving universal credit.

“Assistance to die should not be easier to access than assistance to live.” Powerful line from Disability Rights Uk statement on #AssistedDying Read the full statment here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...

Another helpful starter pack for us newbies ⬇️⬇️

The amazing @phoenixedsarah.bsky.social has made this starter pack for the #SEND community #SENDfamily

go.bsky.app/EpzWJ6A here we are, started it. @edfinch.bsky.social is doing a professional based one. I know there will be lots of overlaps but thought this would be a helpful way of starting.

Getting the R-word out of circulation - especially in health, education, and labor policy (see Rosa's Law) - was a monumental undertaking. Don't let it come back. Challenge its use.

Has anyone made a starter pack for the SEND community? #SENDfamily #SEND