Emma Thompson (previously Grimbly)

From @GECCollect Parents/carers, give your views: The National Parent & Carer Voice Survey is building one of the UK’s largest datasets on how families experience relationships with schools, trusts & LAs. Closes 9 May: thegec.education/gec-homes #ParentCarerVoice #Inclusion

Our free drop-in sessions for family and friends supporting someone with an eating disorder 🗓️ Monday 20 April, 12-13pm 📍Hosted on Zoom via our Eating Disorder Support Hub for Families and Friends 🧡 Led by an expert clinician 👉 Find out more: beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-informatio…

We must retain children’s rights. Watch the parliamentary debate that took place tonight. Thanks to @GregoryStafford and @_Chris_Coghlan for continuing to bring SEND issues to Parliament. #SENDNationalScandal #SaveOurChildrensRights

New post about Wellbeing Bill at the end of the parliamentary session edyourself.wordpress.com/2026/04/11/wel…

We're excited to share this! 👇#KemiRodgers will be appearing on @Catchphrase tomorrow evening (Saturday 11) and she has chosen to support Headway UK! Tune in tomorrow night at 5:45pm on @ITV. Thank you so much Kemi - we're all cheering you on! ⭐

Follow us on Insta for updates of the #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign and planned demonstrations instagram.com/p/DW46GaPCrgc/…

If you want to organise or support a #saveourchildrensrights protest near you on May 9th, with support from the NEU, you can sign up here forms.gle/7N3ze7mT93KVoT… Please share this with anyone you know who might be interested

#NotInOurName JOIN US: Sat May 9 DEMONSTRATION to #SaveOurChildrensRights from Government SEND reforms. DO NOT take away our children’s legal rights London | Birmingham | Liverpool | Bristol | Leeds | Isle of Wight. Event Sign up: facebook.com/saveourchildre…

Concern over legality of Labour’s ‘flawed’ SEND reforms in The Times. #areyouwithus #SaveOurChildrensRights thetimes.com/uk/law/article…

The Headway Solicitors Directory is a fantastic resource for anyone looking for a personal injury solicitor after brain injury. Search for legal advice near you: buff.ly/PkAvCcW

Parents, do you want to speak directly to the Department for Education about the SEND reforms? This is your chance. We will be hosting a series of small, focused discussion sessions (online) where DfE officials will join parents to talk through key elements of the SEND consultation. They want to hear your real experiences, concerns and questions. Your voice matters. Schools White Paper/SEND Reform Focus Groups are at 6.30–8.30pm - max 20 parents per session, you do not have to come to all three. •16 April: Complex Needs & Specialist Provision Packages •22 April: Experts at Hand & Individual Support Plan •30 April: Accountability & Redress in the Proposed System If you want to help shape the future of SEND support, and speak directly to the people designing it, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the form to express your interest. We’ll review responses to ensure a diverse range of parent voices are represented. Click here: #SWPFocusGroups" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/campa…

Have your say on SEND Reform! The Council for Disabled Children and @educationgovuk are hosting online and in-person events for the SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First consultation. Book your place and find out more: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/work-us/events… #SEND #Events #HaveYourSay

The government has launched a consultation on SEND reform: putting children and young people first, setting out proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system. NAHT will be providing a submission to this consultation, and school leaders can respond until 18 May 2026. bit.ly/4rxFBCa

An important UPDATE to our article on the DfE backtracking over consulting on SEND legal changes. RIS Law has now published the astonishing letter they were sent. Parents MUST respond to the consultation to say #NotinOurName specialneedsjungle.com/dfe-backtracks…

It's Easter Sunday this weekend, and so we wanted to give you some ideas on what activities you can take part in, if you're navigating this time with an eating disorder 🫶 And remember, if you need support, our Helpline is open Monday-Friday 3-8pm

NEW POST: Yesterday, the Department for Education backtracked over its refusal to consult on planned SEND legal changes. We say parents MUST respond to the consultation to say this is #NotInOurName! By SNJ's Tania Tirraoro specialneedsjungle.com/dfe-backtracks…

DfE backtracks over consulting on planned SEND legal changes. Parents MUST respond to the consultation to say Not in Our Name! - Special Needs Jungle specialneedsjungle.com/dfe-backtracks…

The UK government received criticism for its proposed SEND reforms. We tell @lawsocgazette that it if children don't have the support they are entitled to then lawyers must be allowed to do their jobs to help parents secure the best for their children. ow.ly/uepu50YyBhy

❔ Why are babies still being removed from mothers at birth when early support could prevent crisis? Oliver Conway argues for bold welfare reforms. Read more in Legal Action > hi.switchy.io/s-N7 #FamilyLaw

We’re proud to have supported brain injury survivors across Dorset for many years. From 1 April, Headway Southampton and West Wessex will take over running these valued local services to ensure strong, sustainable support for the future. You can read the full update here: headway.org.uk/news-and-campa…