The latest episode of Foster Care Uncovered is out now, and it’s a powerful one. Hear Sarah Anderson, founder of FosterWiki, and Louise Allen dive into the latest Government fostering statistics Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/6hLVQJh... #FosterCareUncovered #FosterWiki #FosteringStatistics

Thinking about becoming a foster carer, know someone who is, or already exploring the process? I wanted to share this fantastic resource — the FosterWiki Foster Carers Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide, created by Sarah Anderson, founder of FosterWiki. fosterwiki.com/new-foster-c... #fostercare

How will Martyn’s Law affect schools? @michaelsgreen.bsky.social outlines the key requirements – and explains why it’s worth school leadership taking action early

NEW POST: The Government must acknowledge and act on the devastating “double disadvantage” impact of poverty and SEND policies says a new report from @suttontrust.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/g...

The charity 'Family Fund' has grants available to support families in Wales, raising a disabled or seriously ill child aged under 18, and who are living on a low income. This grant programme will only be open until Monday 3 November 2025. Click here for more details 👉 https://loom.ly/cuxnh3g

Isolation, dependence, and total control—this is how coercive control erodes your identity piece by piece. #domesticabuseawareness #emotionalabuse

Max Murray is doing a phenomenal job of portraying Joel in #Eastenders ... The guy is 18 years old, remember that and he's making this character so universally hated with the storyline. What a great job from someone so young, he's going to get some really good roles as he matures

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Transport users in London are being urged to step in if they see fellow passengers falling victim to hate crimes or harassment. 👇

A child can only be legally excluded from school for disciplinary reasons. A head teacher must formally tell parents that their child will be excluded by giving them details in writing. Any other exclusions are illegal, and we want them to stop.

@gail-ndti.bsky.social explores why advocacy is a vital part of our health and social care landscape for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek 2025. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks www.ndti.org.uk/resource/aaw...

Advocacy = speaking up, knowing your rights, making decisions, and asking for what you want. Advocates help your voice be heard. This week let’s raise awareness and celebrate the power of advocacy! #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks www.ndti.org.uk/collection/a...

www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/... An independent study from King’s College London and the Centre for Homelessness Impact has found that Mockingbird isn’t reducing homelessness for care leavers, and may even be increasing it.👇

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.

With heavy hearts we release our findings of our annual investigation into the deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2024. Read more on our site here: museumofhomelessness.org/news/new-res...

Bridget Phillipson, the image may look playful, but the message is serious. You’re being ill-advised on early learning. Play isn’t soft. It is learning. Children show writing, maths & thinking skills through play. So don’t take play away. Come & observe it. #PlayMatters

🎙️ New on #PlayTalkRadio! We’re joined by the brilliant Tamsin Grimmer to explore Play, Love & Nurture ❤️ A powerful conversation on why relationships + play are at the heart of early childhood. 👉 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/285X... #PlayMatters #EarlyYears #EYFS

While we’re waiting for RISE to help improve things, have you seen Barriers to Education’s new resources? barrierstoeducation.co.uk I’ve been really impressed by their evidence-based strategies and practical tools.

Another brilliant resource ✨

PUBLICATION: Safer Online Lives: Internet Use and Online Experiences of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities—A Survey Study buff.ly/vZvD5CT Find out more about this SSCR-funded study: buff.ly/a4dJ4fm

New in the #Homelessness series Homeless applications: barriers to in-person help & impact on hospitals 11 December 2025 10:00 to 11:00 Online. All welcome! with Jo Underwood of @kcllaw.bsky.social & Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social www.kcl.ac.uk/events/homel...

We are seeking a videographer to help us capture the energy and insights our Annual Conference in London on 10 November. Our event brings together educators, policymakers and care experienced students to transform care leavers education. Please share - reachvolunteering.org.uk/org/national...

Nine in 10 of parents of children with SEND in a survey say lack of support is an issue, with less than 4% feeling the government provides sufficient levels of provision for their child. www.cypnow.co.uk/content/new...

Do you work in the early years? Then join us at our early years conference on Saturday, 11 October, 10am-4pm, at NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London. ✍️ Apply for your free place here👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of Open to non-members #NEUEarlyYears

Do you work in a maintained nursery school? Tell the Education Select Committee about the important work you do here.👇 https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3742/

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, help every child thrive. 🌱 Our new course for primary educators explores how speech and language challenges link with mental health and wellbeing, with practical classroom strategies. Start learning today: https://bit.ly/3F83Rc5

Rum stuff about SEND from two insiders here. "There's a lot of worry in the system," says one. No, there are a lot of worried parents. Who, as per the screenshot, know that targeted provision based on assessment is what SEND is (or was?). Which is why we're worried schoolsweek.co.uk/send-adviser...

Thank you so so much to Izzy Judd for talking publicly about being a parent to a kid with PDA. These kids’ parents are some of the hardest-working in the country and need empathy, not judgement. 👏👏👏

SEND system review has been going on for more than six years, all told - and the current rope-a-dope phase has lasted nearly a year Is it any wonder that people doubt their commitment to early intervention?

At least 50,000 disabled people could lose access to financial employment support if the government goes ahead with plans to scrap the WCA benefit assessment, according to a new report from Citizens Advice The true figure is likely to be higher By me, for Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/employm...

Schools have been forced to act after children’s books were found to contain accidental links to an adult-content website

On SNJ Today: We hope you don't mind a little self-congratulation, as SNJ's @renatawatts.bsky.social & @tanialt.bsky.social are delighted to be nominated among 400 "Women of the Year", an amazing event for "unsung heroes". Read more about it all: www.specialneedsjungle.com/r... ##WomenoftheYear2025

3/3 🔗 Read more about the Online Safety Act and William’s thoughts in our latest blog, brnw.ch/21wWdbM

I thought loss by suicide was the worst thing that could happen. But grief creates cracks that the wrong people step into. This article is a hard one to read, about control, fear and how easy it is to vanish while still alive. #DaddyBlackbird #SuicideLoss #Grief #CoerciveControl #Vulnerability

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2... I’m just glad it went to someone standing up for democracy instead of tearing it apart!

Prince William fights back tears during emotional conversation in heartbreaking new film

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation.” Glenn Close A reminder today… even if someone’s carrying it well, it might still be heavy… You are not alone. 🧡 #kindness #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD Image: @joyfulsmolthings

Permanency in Foster Care The idea of a ‘forever home’ often raises hopes that foster care can’t always fulfil. True permanency begins with honesty — recognising that foster care, by its nature, rarely offers the permanence it promises. Read more fosterwiki.com/permanency-i... #fosterwiki

Spot on from Sarah Anderson @FosterWiki 👇 fosterwiki.com/lobbying-age... Reforms keep power with LAs/IFAs. Carers need an independent licensing body — not a register. Real change means giving carers ownership, recognition, and a genuine voice in shaping the system #FosterCare #FosterWiki

We have 2 posts on our website today in response to the UK government's 2025 Spending Review, the first is focused on #AdultSocialCare: 'Left on the Back-Burner: Adult Social Care and the 2025 Spending Review' centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2... ‪@catherineneedham.bsky.social‬ @duncfsh.bsky.social‬

British sculptor Martin Jennings has been appointed to create the sculpture of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.

Reminder: "CatFishing" @weare-pact.bsky.social "Understanding the language of Sexual Exploitation"

Victims need understanding ..where there is disclosure.. respect.. trauma informed...understanding barriers in culture/language... No prejudice.... victim blaming.... minimising...and most of all...trauma informed practice with specialists if required.

Our Birmingham Inclusive Choir, led by experienced Choir Leaders, welcomes children and young people under the age of 25 with disabilities to enjoy a safe and inclusive place to develop their singing and music-making skills. Join our next session 🎶👉 buff.ly/eCQs0UZ

Children and young people are our future scientists, innovators, artists, medics and entrepreneurs of the U.K. But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high. It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks #PutChildrenFirst

A quarter of your energy bill has gone in straight profit to the privatised energy corporations Anyone out there still think they shouldn't be renationalised? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Chatbot site depicting child sexual abuse images raises fears over misuse of AI

‘Scary’ and ‘I loved it’: readers share polarised views about ‘unite the kingdom’ rally

news.sky.com/story/trump-... ‘Any nation can hold a state visit, but what is unique about Britain remains our internationally respected pageantry’ 👇

Mandelson not given in-depth vetting before appointment, says Foreign Office

Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds