SEND REFORM: IT'S NOT (JUST) ABOUT THE MONEY. "No amount of funding can “put things right” because a rotten system can never be “right”... [It's] a “uniquely bad system … which guarantees conflict” [and] is also ruinously expensive." BLOG POST johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/s...

The final report of the independent ADHD Taskforce has found the condition is under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and under-treated, warning of an urgent need for major changes across the NHS. www.pslhub.org/learn/patient...

We need to look at this as a profession and ask ourselves very seriously what is going on in the education system. #EduSky

It is 2025 - we really shouldn't need a petition for this! Require schools to let children use the toilet at all times in the school day. This petition is going viral on other platforms. Let's share and allow our children human rights. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Are you getting Universal Credit as a carer but also have health problems of your own? Find out about the new rules, join our webinar for parents, on 13th November 10 am -11.15am

I wrote about the sector response and some of our own thoughts…

📢 We have BIG news. The curriculum review released today states that all schools should focus more on teaching talking, including children who communicate through sign language and other communication aids. 🧵1/5

Brilliant analysis from @captaink77.bsky.social

NEW POST: Eleanor Wright of SEND legal Charity SOSSEN explores the real reasons transport costs are so high, what the law says, and what your child is entitled to www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...

Dystopian dreams: how feminist science fiction predicted the future 8 years old truer than ever “the best we can hope for, probably, is to create a society that tries hard not to leave people out.“ www.theguardian.com/books/2017/m...

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Support Autistic people through better understanding of communication, sensory needs & double empathy. Free Resources https://autisticrealms.com/understanding-the-double-empathy-problem-a-guide-for-autistic-families/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

NEW POST: @catrionamoore.bsky.social dissects a new report from the @nao.org.uk that tells the Government to improve its data on schools and SEND transport—and ensure any coming changes don't make it harder for disabled children to attend: www.specialneedsjungle.com/n...

NEW POST: @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social says LAs’ “lawbreaking, gaslighting and lying” is wrecking thousands of children’s lives. The MP writes the second of our articles about testimony gathered and #MeasureWhatMatters, evidencing LAs' unlawful behaviour www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #MeasureWhatMatters#SENDSky

Yesterday, we met the new SEND Minister, Georgia Gould MP. We restated that the law is sound and needs to be properly implemented & complied with. We also discussed the need for another independent supporters prog, to liaise between parents and LA. Minister Gould said she was keen to work with us

Reeves and Labour are lying to you. Welfare spending isn't "spiralling".

Inset day today which probably means a trip to soft play. With the grandsons (3 & 5) obv, not by myself. 🤔

I’ve been saying this for years, now MWM has the collated the evidence to back it up

Had to scramble to get this together yesterday afternoon—it looks at both the delay announcement and a new IPPR report

October is PoTS awareness month—PoTS is the main reason I use a wheelchair —but I’m lucky it didn’t blow up when I was younger, as is the case for many. It’s different for every patient— here’s what schools can do to help.

🚨These cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England. Please help spread the word and support @asgsfprotest.bsky.social by signing their open letter asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...

All the Heads I know are on their knees, seeing children presenting with more complex needs than ever before, extreme behaviour and limited funding. The majority of this is in EYFS and Year 1. So instead of announcing something to help this, we'll raise a target to add pressure.

On SNJ Today: “…across the socio-economic spectrum, more parents found the EHCP system was fair than unfair.” The impact of Government SEND education policies & poverty creates a "double disadvantage" that must be tackled says the @suttontrust.bsky.social : www.specialneedsjungle.com/g...

The government has been accused of making a “misguided” decision by not including any special schools or alternative provision settings in the first wave of its new behaviour and attendance hubs. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

By me about a new report into SEND and poverty

From yesterday’s #WomenOfTheYear event we attended

It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct. We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: https://orlo.uk/dXKlI#EqualityAct

Congratulations @renatawatts.bsky.social and @tanialt.bsky.social So happy that you've been recognised for everything you do.

Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears - True—my grandson was born in August 2020. they had one virtual health visitor chat for quite young, neurodivergent first time parents.

So this is happening…

On SNJ Today: A new report shows a large percentage of teachers think children with #SEND in mainstream schools worsen outcomes for those without extra needs. @catrionamoore.bsky.social finds teachers also worry reforms will make things harder for SEND learners: www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

NEW POST: A new report shows teachers fear education policy reforms will make things worse, not better, for children with SEND. @catrionamoore.bsky.social has explored the new survey from Bett www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

Check out this brilliant article about Snowballs new Accessible London Underground Map in @itsmylondon.bsky.social www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...

Doublethink by Stewart Lee @thenerve.news Mandelson lost his job for being pals with Epstein. Epstein pal Trump, got a state banquet from a King whose brother lost his job for being pals with Epstein https://www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-lee-new-column-doublethink-does-doubletime-starmer-kimmel-trump

Why are so many #Autistic girls & women diagnosed late, or missed altogether? Join Dr. Clare Harrop as she unpacks the latest research on the developmental pathways of autistic girls and women, from early childhood through to adulthood. https://bit.ly/3YYg1Li

NEW POST: Are behaviour-tracking apps harming #SEND children and their families? Natalia James, discusses her research into how digital monitoring may be discriminating against disabled children and increasing stress on their parents: www.specialneedsjungle.com/b...#SEND#SENDsky #disability

It’s the start of #BlackHistoryMonth and this year’s theme is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. This is especially important for Black siblings who have a disabled brother/sister. How has being a sibling shaped your experience? We’d love to share your story – email info@sibs.org.uk

Today’s post from @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social

This can only be a good thing.

NEW Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training Resources Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training ResourcesThe Map of Monotropic Experiences:Reframing Autism Through A Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens Training for Professionals, Families and Community Groups to Support…

And now it’s the turn of the sidekick to the main Spanish dagger yucca to have its moment in bloom. Isn’t it spectacular! #gardeningSky 🌱

UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s dedicated hearings on children and young people start this Monday 29 September, through to 23 October. Article 39 is a core participant. We will be holding last government to account and pressing for greater rights protection, more here: article39.org.uk/2025/09/26/i...

NEW POST: Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) are the most common issues experienced by children. Today’s article, from Gillian Rudd at @mybcu.bsky.social offers a guide for choosing a speech and language therapist for your child with #SEND www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SEND#SENDsky

On SNJ Today: There'll soon be another SEND consultation when the Schools White Paper comes out. But the DfE must learn lessons from the last #SEND Review, say @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social researchers when consulting with parent carers & disabled children www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SEND#SENDsky

@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social is doing really important work about real issues affecting Autistic children & those with SEND in the UK. SEND Inquiry Reports: 1 www.specialneedsjungle.com/send-inquiry... 2 www.specialneedsjungle.com/send-inquiry... 3 www.specialneedsjungle.com/send-inquiry...

NEW POST: As the Schools White Paper looms, researchers @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social show how the DfE must learn from mistakes made in the last SEND Review when consulting with parent carers and disabled children—not least the late accessible versions www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SENDSky

This ought to be engraved somewhere.

Thanks to the lobbying of thousands of parents, including our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign, the mood over the future of #EHCPs seems to have shifted. Keep up the great work! Starmer on collision course with MPs who fear SEND reforms mean ‘austerity’ inews.co.uk/news/education/s...#SaveOurChildrensRights

On SNJ Today: In our final look at the #SENDInquiry report, @captaink77.bsky.social asks how does @helenhayes.bsky.social 's Education Committee think #SEND funding should be fixed for the long term? www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...

Strange to think I wasn’t diagnosed as #autistic until 46, given this early piece of evidence.. (just one of many!)