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We are working hard to help families with a 'gift of a Pre-Loved School Uniform' @mjello06 @SavageSFX

We need to make as much noise as possible before the consultation closes on 18th May. Let's come together, let's make noise. Do not stay silent. Do not let your silence be the acceptance to these proposals.

Watch Polly and other SEND lawyers outline the legal implications of Schools WP hosted by our campaign parters @SpcialNdsJungle for saveourchildrensrights.org.uk specialneedsjungle.com/webinar-record… #SENDNationalScandal #SaveOurChildrensRights #strongertogether

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@Georgia_Gould @BBCLondonNews Families don’t support these reforms, which will weaken disabled children’s rights, ration their support, undermine inclusion and reduce accountability. facebook.com/share/p/1CPY8d…

REGISTER NOW: SNJ’s Schools White Paper SEND Legal Roundtable with Steve Broach KC, Hayley Mason-Seager, IPSEA & SOS!SEN - Special Needs Jungle specialneedsjungle.com/register-now-s…

Thank you Professor Tamsin Ford- Chair of Psychiatry @Cambridge_Uni who, with a team of 32 experts state that there is no evidence ADHD is being over diagnosed. Calling out ‘Alarmist rhetoric’ by politicians. cam.ac.uk/research/news/… @DHSCgovuk @ION_Diversity @ADHDUKcharity

New Nuffield research make stark reading for the DfE as it aims to cram more SEND children into mainstream schools: The study shows 3 in 4 school leaders are struggling to recruit teaching assistants, saying it’s harder to recruit TAs than it is teachers nfer.ac.uk/press-releases…

It's Stop the Pressure Day and we are looking at how small actions can have a big impact - we'll be sharing info and stories to raise awareness of the devastating impact pressure ulcers have on the SCI community. Visit our website for more information⬇️ spinal.co.uk/stop-the-press…

The government will fund research for tools to help identify children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) earlier, with the aim that these will be in schools by 2028. tes.com/magazine/news/…

Can you Donate to help keep Special Needs Jungle online? Everyone who writes for us is a volunteer but we have increasing costs to keep the site going. We’re super grateful for any amount you can donate—as a one-off or a regular contribution. Thank you ❤️ specialneedsjungle.com/donate/

The petition to protect disabled children’s rights is still going up and has now reached 127,000. Can you help us with a final push to get as many signatures as possible by the time it closes on 9th October? #SEND #DisabilityRights petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7110…

We must have missed the apology for all the parent blaming about exaggersting SEND needs and playing the system to get extra time in exams. apple.news/AmFveS-DaQYOOC…

During a parliamentary debate on SEND in the South East, Surrey Health MP, Dr Al Pinkerton, spoke passionately about how the existing law must be retained. Several other MPs also spoke up for retaining rights. Minister, Catherine McKinnell, did not. youtu.be/t2RWQ5DNZiE

“The idea that children with SEND can be randomly and adequately catered for by placing them all together in a “unit” in a mainstream school with no legal protection is preposterous.” #SaveOurChildrensRights apple.news/AYvLUfVJ4RkWML…

Our Solicitor Deborah Camp has provided a helpful overview of the new Practice Direction for bundle preparation coming into force in SENDT for Hearings from 15 July 2025 - if you have a Hearing coming up, please be aware of this change. senlegal.co.uk/post/new-pract…

It’s #LearningDisabilityWeek and the government is considering removing the right to an education, health and care plan. Please sign and share the petition and write to your MP. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7110… tes.com/magazine/news/…

@Mybelle79 @nhsUHLG_RI This particular event was for staff, however, I can put you in contact with our learning disability and autism nurses who can explain what we can do to support H and you.

@MandySmithCAP @nhsUHLG_RI Is this something that I could get involved with Mandy? H on the verge of transitioning to adult services.

Fabulous Day planned! #uhlgthennowld @nhsUHLG_RI

Future #uhlgthennowld @nhsUHLG_RI

Archies's Room - a room boasting of Specialist Visual and Sound for our patients with sensory needs #uhlgthennowld @nhsUHLG_RI

It's learning disability week. This year's theme is about being seen, heard and being valued. You have the right to ask for reasonable adjustments to make sure you get the right health care you need. youtu.be/6bdxREk9_2I