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We’ve just published our third area #SEND interim report, drawing on findings from our joint visits to local areas with the @CareQualityComm. Read the full report here: ow.ly/OV2V50FbovP

"Half an hour of tutoring a week will not make up for a year of missed speech and language therapy." Well said @KeeleyMP in @HouseofCommons yesterday. Let's make up for a year of lost progress and leave no disabled child behind in the recovery. @GavinWilliamson @vickyford

This #CarersWeek, we're revisiting a student blog which gives a great insight into the life of a young carer. Read now to learn about this student's experiences of caring, and also how they take care of their own wellbeing bit.ly/3bOEHNH

We are pleased to announce the newest member of our coalition - @IPSEAcharity, who provide free legally based advice, and more, to help support children with SEND. We look forward to campaigning with you for a fairer society for disabled children, young people and families.

Pfizer vaccine approved for children 12-15. 💉 See @contactfamilies statement - one of our leading charities - making the case for why shielding and disabled children should be prioritised to receive their doses. contact.org.uk/about-contact/…

NEW POST: Today we have news of a free online course from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists: Speech, Language and Communication Needs in children with mental health difficulties. Read it here: specialneedsjungle.com/free-course-sl…

Some 85 per cent of teachers have witnessed a deterioration in young children's social skills, according to a Channel 4 News survey which looked at the impact of lockdown on pupils' mental health and learning. @darshnasoni reports.

Today @educationgovuk has released it's recovery plan. It does not meet the complex needs of disabled children and families. Many children have fallen behind in terms of speech, social and motor skills as vital services like therapies have been delayed. Our full statement ⬇️

Don't listen to us, listen to them 👉youtube.com/watch?v=5X9Je0… With immense gratitude to @SixthSenseMedia for making such a powerful film and to @rankinphoto for such strong images #BrakeTheSystem Donate here > crowdfunder.co.uk/now-and-beyond

Thank you to all the parent carer volunteers from the past and to the present. Thank you #volunteersweek2021

The government is refusing to to say whether its mental health “first aid” training for all primary schools has started. The roll-out is an important strand of its promise to transform children’s mental health. schoolsweek.co.uk/government-won…

The rail minister has delivered a blunt warning to the industry that it needs to start acting on its legal commitments to disabled passengers under the Equality Act. disabilitynewsservice.com/ministers-equa…

Useful case confirming that the 5 week period after a tribunal decision should be enough for Section F provision to be organised - bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/… @eleanorjwright @SEND_Action @SEND_CA #SEND #EHCP

The ‘At Home with Children’ project aims to understand what ‘liveable’ domestic space means for families with children. What can we learn from lockdown? How can this inform the ways we re-imagine our homes? See: athomewithchildren.ac.uk

Calling all North East Lincolnshire veterans! 🎖️ We're developing a mental health support service especially for veterans and we want to hear what you and your families need. To get involved, send us a message or email navigo.veterans@nhs.net! #Veterans #Grimsby

New case law updates for @CDC_tweets - first, Redbridge v HO - important Upper Tribunal decision on level of specificity needed in section F of EHC Plans #SEND councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/help-resources…

Voting and elections should be accessible to everyone. 🗳 That’s why we’ve partnered with @ElectoralCommUK and @cabinetofficeUK to produce easy read practice ballot papers, ahead of next week's elections: unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/easy… #EveryVoteCounts #AccessiblityMatters #EasyRead

20 MPs from a variety of parties have agreed to hear from parents on how the pandemic has impacted their family at our parliamentary event on 14 May. There are so many more MPs who have disabled children in their area. Can you help us boost this number? bit.ly/DCPMPevent

If you use or need to use Changing Places toilets, you can have your say about where these facilities are most needed. @MDUK_news is working with @RiDC_UK @mhclgMHCLG to decide how best to direct £30m funding in England. Take the survey >> bit.ly/2PUzMmr