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Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our Manifesto launch on Wednesday. If you missed it, you can watch it here and read more about our manifesto: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/net…

SEC response to curriculum interim report: Disappointed to see continued narrative of having ‘knowledge-rich’ curriculum & closing the ‘gap’. No mention of a shift away from age-related expectations. Pleased to see they will increase diversity in representation in curriculum.

Ellie Costello @teamsquarepeg representing SEC yesterday at the APPG for Children. We look forward to working with @munirawilson @EllieChowns on prioritising disabled children and young people and their families in the Children’s Well-being & Schools Bill.

This promising Children’s Wellbeing Bill has the potential to transform how we help our most vulnerable children and families. Read the full #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition statement: buff.ly/3ZYZoje

NEW POST: What is Ordinarily Available Provision for learners with #SEND? And is it a friend or foe when it comes to getting the right support? We have Part 1 of a two-part article from veteran SEND expert, Philippa Stobbs OBE specialneedsjungle.com/ordinarily-ava…

Grateful to all our members who fed into our epic curriculum and assessment review response! We call for disabled children and young people to be front and centre of the review and greater flexibility built into the framework. Read it here: tinyurl.com/3nv85df9

Autistic abuse case must never happen again, says PM “Responding to the videos, No 10 said the DfE was looking at strengthening the guidance on the use of seclusion in specialist schools and would set out more information "as soon as possible". bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

If you missed yesterday's webinar on the Curriculum and Assessment review call for evidence, with @SENDMattersUK and Philippa Stobbs OBE, you can watch it now on our website. Just scroll down the page here - loom.ly/6sAo2w0. We'd also ask that you complete our short survey - loom.ly/uwibOts - to let us know what your priorities and thoughts are. Our survey closes this Friday, 15 November. Thank you. @educationgovuk #SENDFamilies

It’s #AntiBullyingWeek. Approximately 30% of children are bullied each year with 1 child in every classroom experiencing bullying every day. Research tells us that bullying has a significant impact on a child’s life, with effects lasting well into adulthood. (@ABAonline). Unfortunately, autistic children are more likely to be bullied, with 75% reporting having been bullied in a survey by @AmbitiousAutism. Autistic adults are also more vulnerable to bullying in the workplace. Here are the things you should know if you’ve been bullied, from my list in #GirlUnmasked. There is lots of information on @antibullyingalliance and @nspcc_official’s website including where to access support. Remember that YOU matter and you are loved. 💘 #AntiBullying #BullyingAwareness #MentalHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity

Welcome to #AntiBullyingWeek 2024: #ChooseRespect!🌟 We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in—what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help! Let's bring an end to bullying together💙 🧵🧵🧵

SEC welcomes the new budget announcement of £1 billion for SEND. We look forward to working with @bphillipsonMP & her team to further our asks of more investment in the specialist workforce and ensuring children, young people & their families are at the heart of decision making

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 2.3% core schools budget increase, £300m for FE, and "to improve outcomes for our most vulnerable children and ensure the system is financially sustainable I am providing a £1 billion uplift in funding- a 6% real terms increase from this year"

On SNJ Today: Searching for evidence-back SEND interventions has been made easier by a new database, MetaSENse. It's been developed by academics to help teachers and parents find what might work for their children says team researcher, @JoVanHerwegen specialneedsjungle.com/research-infor…

Starting our Labour Party conference weekend with a panel from DCP member @SpeechAndLangUK!

NEW REPORT: Disabled children and their families have been overlooked by policy makers for too long and the impact is clear. New @CDC_tweets & @DCPcampaign report demonstrates why well-resourced and properly coordinated services must be a priority. tinyurl.com/2s38wpb9

🚨 REPORT NEWS 🚨 We're pleased to share our new report #SupportNotSuspicion. Disabled children from minority groups face more hurdles when accessing social care than white disabled children and their families. Change is needed. Read the full report: bit.ly/DCPSNS

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Micheline Mason. She was an inspiration to many of us. She fought to ensure every child and young person has a right to the best education possible. We owe it to Micheline to keep up the fight. ow.ly/vI6o50Tm4sv

SEC welcome our new Prime Minister and look forward to working with the next government to ensure the best possible outcomes for disabled children and young people and those with SEN

@SpcialNdsJungle examine the commonalities between organisational manifesto asks, including SEC. We are all calling for the same action. With strength in numbers - will the next Government listen?

SEC has been working hard on our Strategy for 24-25, particularly ahead of the election. We have identified 8 objectives, changes we would like to see from the next Government & how SEC will contribute towards this. You can read more here: SEC Strategy (councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk)

Local authorities have a legal duty to make sure children & young people with all types of special educational needs & disabilities get the education they need & are entitled to. If they can't do it, they should tell the Govt, not force families to fight. theguardian.com/society/articl…