The four letters at the heart of the huge fight over Special Needs education: E, H, C and P... And a lot of F, E, A and R. From @johnharris1969.bsky.social at the Guardian maybeimamazed.substack.com/p...

NEW EXCLUSIVE: Our hero, @captaink77.bsky.social has followed the money via FOIs, discovering LAs largely ignored the Government’s “strong recommendations” to spend SEND cash on mainstream places: www.specialneedsjungle.com/e... #SEND #EHCP #saveourchildrensrights #Disability #SENDSky

On SNJ Today: Functional Neurological Disorder saw Liam become paralysed at just 13—the #EHCP therapy activities that some claim are “non-educational” helped him get back on the road to recovery www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...#EHCP #Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND

The Government is to introduce Ofsted inspections of academy trusts, adding it to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: www.gov.uk/government/news/g... Also, the CWB Bill impact assessments are now out—TL:DR: rights not as important as Bill's benefits: www.gov.uk/government/public...

“The real reason teachers are leaving?” New research illustrates system failure of insufficient support to meet pupils’ increasingly complex needs. Wait until they have to do it without EHCPs in mainstream. When will the Government ACTUALLY listen? www.tes.com/magazine/analysi...

NEW POST: At 13, Functional Neurological Disorder changed Liam’s life forever—the #EHCP therapy activities that some may think are “non-educational” helped him back outside and on the road to recovery www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...#EHCP #Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND

Oh look, the National SEND Conversation Easy-Read has been published, a week before it closes...given this has only just gone live, will the conversation be extended?consult.education.gov.uk/use...

3 ways the White Paper could fix the EHCP system: Clearly not realising this is mainly the legal system we already have, with the exception of statutory SEN Support, which we’re asking for, and a national EHCP template, which the DfE has just ditched… www.tes.com/magazine/analysi...

On SNJ Today: We're back to the #SEND leak—deny cycle of 2025 & along with fake conversations, @catrionamoore.bsky.social says it's no way to inspire parental confidence in SEND plans. Plus a quick update on our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign www.specialneedsjungle.com/l... #SEND#SaveOurChildrensRights#Disability #SENDSky

ESSEX! It's your Area SEND inspection 19-23 January. Give your views in the feedback surveys for parents, young people and practitioners from NOW-9am on 13 January. ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/A...

Oh look, more unnamed "SEND experts" at The Times have another ignorant "opinion": "SEND spending has spiralled out of control. Starmer cannot wait". Uninformed views are easy; equitable solutions are hard. This is just tripe, lies and should be retracted. archive.is/PZU8b

NEW POST: Leaks, denials, and fake conversations. @catrionamoore.bsky.social says they’re no way to inspire parental confidence in Government SEND plans—with a quick update on our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign www.specialneedsjungle.com/l... #SaveOurChildrensRights#Disability #SENDSky

If you're attending any of the DfE National Conversation Events in the New Year, Matt added some questions you might want to pose at the end of his post here bit.ly/mattsqs DfE event link in the question document

On SNJ Today: You have less than a month left to respond to spdraft guidance for the Down Syndrome Act. Here’s why it’s important for everyone concerned with all disabled children—because its implications reach further than just those with Down’s syndrome: www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...

Our campaign group, #SaveOurChildrensRights is leading this fight and we’re ready- if the government want another benefits fiasco, bring it on. We’re strong, determined SEND parents and aLLM are welcome. Are you with us? Article: archive.is/ARzQU Socr.org.uk

NEW POST: Down Syndrome Act Guidance Consultation: Why you should care. We take a closer look at what the guidance covers and the difference it could make, if done right www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...

This Times “speculation” had better be wrong—It would actively cause harm to children—there isn’t the expertise or infrastructure needed for this cruel plan. If it’s accurate, we will campaign against it vigorously. Which parent or school would back it? archive.is/KFcWB

Happy New Year! Wishing all our readers the very best start to 2026 — we’ll be here keeping you informed and helping you get your voice REALLY heard… If you aren’t already, sign up to new post alerts on our website -link specialneedsjungle.com. #HNY2026

Teachers and parents—click through to find out how to share your experiences of LA #SEND maladministration! MP says the abuse of SEND law is a “systemic, moral and ethical crisis” and schools must speak up www.specialneedsjungle.com/m...#SEND

If the DfE pushes through with restricting rights, we predict this post will be even more popular than it already is: EOTAS: Education Otherwise Than At School. What is it, and can I get it? www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...

If you’re still planning to respond to the Government’s #NationalSENDConversation survey here are our tips to help. The survey FAILS to mention rights or EHCPs, so we have lots of guidance about what is already law that you can remind the government! www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...#NationalSENDConversation

10 false claims about #EHCPs: Here are the facts www.specialneedsjungle.com/1...#EHCPs #Disability #SENDSky

🎄 🎶 It's been a long and gruelling year Sometimes SEND news is hard to hear It's time to pause, shine Christmas lights ⭐ Next year, we'll Save Our Children's Rights 🎅 Merry Christmas from all the volunteer team at Special Needs Jungle 💝 😘

Schools & parents; Measure What Matters is gathering evidence of LA SEND maladministration. Please add your testimony! Our article by Chris Coghlan MP explains more about the "systematic, moral, and ethical” abuse of SEND law that's being revealed www.specialneedsjungle.com/m...

Can you please spare just 4 seconds to help SNJ in by telling Google search we're your preferred source for SEND news! Shortlink here: bit.ly/choosesnj and check the box! Mwah! 😘

Check out our tips to help you complete the Government’s #NationalSENDConversation survey—the survey fails to mention rights or EHCPs, so we have lots of guidance about what is already law that you can remind the government! www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham starts off strongly but then reveals he has no understanding of SEND or how EHCPs work…doh! www.politicshome.com/news/ar...

Our SEND Politics page has been updated with all the links you need: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...

On SNJ Today: Will your school speak out on what @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social calls councils’ "systematic, moral, and ethical” abuse of #SEND law? He commits to defending children's rights—ask your MP do the same! www.specialneedsjungle.com/m...

NEW POST: @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social calls on schools to speak out about councils’ "systematic, moral, and ethical” abuse of SEND law. He's committed to defending children's rights. Will your MP do the same? www.specialneedsjungle.com/m... #Disability #SENDSky

Last day tomorrow for this fab🎄 freebie from Twinkl! www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

On SNJ this weekend, check out our tips to help you complete the Government’s #NationalSENDConversation survey—the survey fails to mention rights or EHCPs, so we have lots of reminders about what is already law. www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

Is your MP hosting local SEND Engagement events? Many questions being asked are already stated in law, e.g, “How can you get support early & without needing a diagnosis?” This is just gaslighting. Tell us your thoughts on your local events: bit.ly/SNJ_MP Please share!

NEW POST: We’ve put together tips to help you complete the Government’s National #SEND Conversation survey—with lots of reminders about what is already law. If you care about your children’s rights, keep telling the DfE! By @tanialt.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/t... #SEND #SENDsky

“SEND: Opening resource bases ‘risks making you a magnet school’” Inclusion must not be optional. It must be defined by national criteria that can’t be fudged when Ofsted comes round—and heads must face losing their jobs if they fail to meet them. www.tes.com/magazine/news/ge...

The 2024/25 LGSC Ombudsman's report shows 90% of complaints into children's and educational services were upheld: www.lgo.org.uk/information-c...

The Commons Education Committee has expanded its ongoing inquiry into the early years sector to examine how safeguarding can be strengthened in nurseries, for childminders and other early years settings. committees.parliament.uk/com...

Parents of children with scoliosis hit out over lack of physio, which is damaging their children—while the private firm contracted, Sirona, threatens and blames parents who complain www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...

On SNJ Today: Accountability investigators ask teachers to keep anonymously sharing their experiences, filling the evidence gap showing systemic #SEND maladministration by LAs. Measure What Matters offer early data showing the dangers of legal reform www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

Six more days for this fab🎄 freebie! How Twinkl can support you during this festive period—and beyond. Grab free resources for SNJ readers for a limited time! www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

NEW POST: How teachers are providing the missing evidence illustrating systemic SEND maladministration by councils. Accountability investigators, Measure What Matters, are urging schools and educators to share their experiences anonymously: www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

On SNJ Today: Teacher training firms and trainees aren't ready to support mainstream pupils with complex SEND. The teacher training charity NASBTT has a plan to bridge the gap www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...

NEW POST: Teacher training firms don’t think they—or their trainees—have the skills to support mainstream pupils with complex SEND. The NASBTT’s Emma Hollis discusses how they aim to bridge the gap. www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #Disability #SENDSky

On SNJ Today: @captaink77.bsky.social crunched numbers on the DfE's £3 billion #SEND funding extravaganza. Is it new money? And how you can set them against the 5 reform principles to ask the right questions in the "National SEND Conversation": www.specialneedsjungle.com/g... #SEND #Disability #SENDSky

"New review charts the mechanics of autistic meltdowns" We know you'll have some views on this...look forward to hearing them! www.bps.org.uk/research-dige...

ADHD: girls’ symptoms are often missed in school because they don’t fit stereotypes – new research theconversation.com/adhd-gir...

NEW POST: The £3 billion #SEND funding extravaganza: @captaink77.bsky.social has crunched the numbers and set them against the DfE’s five reform principles so you can ask the right questions www.specialneedsjungle.com/g... #SEND #Disability #SENDSky

What’s the law when a council says it can’t comply because of resource issues, though it’s “trying its best”? www.specialneedsjungle.com/w...

On SNJ Today: @captaink77.bsky.social's analysis of the 2025 Tribunal stats shows LAs won almost none of 25k SEND appeals, at an indefensible cost of over £200m. Plus, a shocking announcement from the DfE shows the "national conversation" is just a talking shop www.specialneedsjungle.com/l...

Last chance to submit your testimonies on SEND maladministration. Closes tomorrow. www.facebook.com/share/p/1AT...