In this article @rebeccastott.bsky.social, @georginadurrant.bsky.social and Jonathan Park explore how AI can tackle the growing SEND crisis, with 78% of SENDCos considering resignation and mounting pressure on the system. Read here: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/zcyet1jq5b #AIInEducation #SEND

Speaking at the Westminster Forum, inclusion thought leader, Georgina Durrant, shared thought-provoking insights into the new ITT ECF framework. @georginadurrant.bsky.social Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/157q44

We’ve been shortlisted! Twinkl Symbols is a finalist in the BESA Awards for Outstanding SEND Resource or Service. It's “A testament to the transformative impact of Twinkl Symbols.” says Georgina Durrant, @georginadurrant.bsky.social National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl #education #Inclusion

Scroll through some photos from last week.. I had the pleasure of hosting a video podcast series on reading 📚 at @twinklresources.bsky.social HQ. Episodes coming soon!

Are you going to TES SEND Show North on 6th Feb? I’m so excited to be speaking there all about inclusive education through adaptive teaching - on behalf of @twinklresources.bsky.social We’ll also be exhibiting on stand A11- come say hello! 👋 #sendsky #edusky #SEND

Parents and teachers of primary aged children with SEND, I’d love you to consider my latest book amzn.to/3QKZx48

Although it may look like it… I didn’t go for a foggy walk by myself there were others, but I’m not sure they’d like to be shared across my socials 😝 Happy ‘Twixmas’/ ‘Crimbo Limbo’ to anyone else braving the fog for a walk today! Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas 🎄

We're excited to share the first in our new series of "Leading with..." A collaboration with expert leaders to bring you best practice. This week @georginadurrant.bsky.social looks at resource settings with St Bart's Multi-Academy Trust 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u3gx2 @twinklresources.bsky.social

Unbearable’ workloads, limited funding, and burnout are driving SENDCos away from the profession. Heartbreaking insights from SENDCos in this must-read piece by @LaurenDigest for @TwinklDigest @georginadurrant.bsky.social 💬👇 Read more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yjtqd #SEND #TeacherRetention #Education

Thank you @bbc5live.bsky.social for inviting me on just now to discuss the awful story in the news today of autistic children abused and locked in padded rooms at school.

Tuesdays are currently ‘book writing day’ for me - today my aim is to complete chapter 2 (which is quite a stretch!)

Whoop! Thanks Teach Primary and Yay @bloomsburybooks.bsky.social

This is horrendous “We kept saying get him tested please”, she said, but it wasn’t until after he had made an attempt on his life, having been “badly abused” by dealers, that he was diagnosed with ADHD. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Here’s our evolving SEND/Education voices starter — if we’ve missed you let us know. It’s a WIP! go.bsky.app/Eg43NQ3

Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system “The result is that young people, and their families, don’t get the help they need and lose vital weeks, months and years of education and development as a result.” www.theguardian.com/education/20...

It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT) For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND) How to join 👍 Like & RT this post ✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’ 😃 Follow all the lovely people 👥 Tag friends Grow your network

Question for SENCOS, when a school (primary) has a residential planned at what point do you make plans for it to be inclusive. Ie if you have child with EHCP with sensory issues, and, demand avoidant. Known to not manage a coach on previous trips, known to have trouble accessing toilets etc

🧵 Children’s needs not been met in schools resulting in exclusions? What are your thoughts? There were 84,300 suspensions in primary schools in 2022/23. It has DOUBLED in 10 years. The rate of permanent exclusions has also increased…. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

@nataliepacker.bsky.social speaks to Twinkl about developing a model for MAT SEND provision. Leader's Digest summarises the key points. Grab a notebook and pen! 🖊️ @georginadurrant.bsky.social Read : www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd

Writing a blog post on who to follow on #SEND on BlueSky. #edusky #SENDSky please can you tag people in comments (include yourself with a wave too! )

What are your favourite resources for supporting secondary aged pupils with reading and/ or writing difficulties? (Book research pls RT)

🧵 At what point does #inclusion become exclusion just within school? We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…

Lovely morning catching up with Andrea Phelps-Brown, Lisa Henshall & their daughters for a coffee! Chatting all things #SEND! V exciting to hear their plans & what they are doing at the moment. Thanks for the invite and the copy of the NEU magazine with the review of my book xx #SENDSky

🧵 At what point does #inclusion become exclusion just within school? We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…

Well this is very lovely! Thanks Teach Primary! #SEND #SENDSky #edusky

It might not be Friday anymore..but still join in! Great way to find others in the SEND community over here xx

SEND caffeine! Back at the laptop this avo writing the next book, this time on the sofa as I’m bored of my desk (!)a little tired from my first week of my new job but need to write ✍️…send caffeine!!

I have a masters in Inclusive Education and provide professional development related to 1) arts education access for students with disabilities and 2) inclusion practices with an emphasis on universal design for learning. Y’all means all. #SENDSky

It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT) For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND) How to join 👍 Like & RT this post ✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’ 😃 Follow all the lovely people 👥 Tag friends Grow your network

Ooh lots of people buying my latest book this week! So lovely to see. Thank you so much. And thank you to whoever is recommending it, very kind!

I’m new! #SEND #Education #teachers #inclusion #specialeducationalneeds