The way I see it, DfE just handed campaigners a golden ticket.

Bring on the memes.

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‘Vexatious’ says, we’re not listening. We don’t believe you. You’re making it up to annoy us.

And isn’t this exactly what parents are complaining about? For years, no matter what they and their children said, the answer was ‘We’re not listening, because the problem is you’. 9/

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May be biased but I think an article/piece about the seemingly “rise” of Autism would do so so well. My starter pack can help !

You can tie in tech because- we are all learning so much online. (Ie- embrace-autism.com)

Reach out if I can help further with anything!

Can’t, not won’t: Rethinking school avoidance | BPS Educational Psychologist Meg Fairclough considers the research and what can be done.

Can’t, not won’t: Rethinking school avoidance.
Educational Psychologist Meg Fairclough considers the research and what can be done.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Assessing a child with learning difficulties stuck in a mainstream school using the criteria used assess all other children is unfair. It focuses on what they can’t do instead of what they can, even if that’s not their intention. #SENDSky #SEND
49 weeks of weeks of waiting for an EHCP assessment!

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I have met with the Neurodiversity Lead for Cambridgeshire Police to discuss the potential of introducing the Oliver McGowan Mandatory training into their Constabulary @CambsCops @CollegeofPolice
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Unfortunately, observing what's improving in SEND doesn't have much viral appeal. Meanwhile, I witnessed Jimmy Carr tell packed Cliffs Theatre "noone was autistic" when he was at school, and that we are medicalising kids who are just geeks.

There's a long way to go.

To be clear, that's not just my child's school but a pilot project in schools across Essex. The 3rd sector shouldn't be in the position of trying to sort out cultural attitudes and treatment of SEND across education, but from what I've seen so far I do believe their contribution will be helpful.

Their publication "supporting your neurodiverse child" has really helped us and other families we know. The other facilities from the organisation coming into my youngest school to garner parent views and supoort the school to address concerns. They also provide bespoke school training (dfe funded)

Well exactly, proof is in the pudding. Even of an assessment is completed, the implementation of its findings is another matter altogether. We have been personally positively impacted by 2 actions taken by Essex Family Forum who work with (but not for) the council....

Apparently 20 new ed psychs - friend says a dramatic change won't be seen in the data just yet, but people applying now will see a significantly shorter wait time. No personal experience from me, both my girls are on One Plans... only time will tell if that's enough

Ah, interesting thing on this... friend on Facebook who works for ECC responded to me posting this article. I asked her for a link summarising the improvements. At least there has been a response... hope the effort is sustained! www.essex.gov.uk/news/2024/es...

Rachel is an absolute star... full of vision!

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New 'forest school' opens in south Essex to make 'learning accessible for all' Rachel King, 48, has 25 years experience as a teacher but quit he role so she could focus on creating the new Raw Learning school based off Brays…

This is a good news story...

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Don't we all! I have been trying to piece together the ideology they are using as their jumping off point... not always easy to untangle from what I take to be astute moves to nudge the narrative (eg on attendance) but I have seen some good indicators which give me hope.

Sorted. Feel free to give it a sher ;) bsky.app/starter-pack...

Wowser. I would have pegged Kent for that!

Essex County Council is the worst in England for Send assessments - BBC News Essex is the worst place in England for assessing children with special needs with just 1% complete in 20 weeks.

Not just terrible. The worst. 😡

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Text that reads "Oh my god. Everyone has ADHD/autism now. How did we let so many people down?" The "everyone has ADHD/Autism now" part is struck out.

Ellie Middleton posted this on LinkedIn, and it's so true. Generations of people live without knowing or understanding their differences, and many are still slipping through the net.

You really do need to be thicker than porkshit to actually believe anything the Daily Mail says, let alone buy the bloody thing

Hi Ashleigh, this is something I think my year 10 daughter would enjoy and benefit from. I expect her school to agree it would be very beneficial. I am wondering whether parents can purchase a place in the course for individuals if a school is not in the position to do so?

The new framework for the distance OFQUAL Level 2 Youth Mental Health Qualification has been released.

Available to Year 9 onwards from January.

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Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

In case anyone still doubts it, we're moving closer and closer towards a two-tier education system and it appears to be starting younger. Great for those who fit in, but for increasing numbers, if you don't, you're out. tinyurl.com/2pm2vb39

I've been saying this for years: teachers are unprepared to meet SEND needs. Only 1 in 10 primary teachers say they are well prepared to meet the SEMH needs of pupils. Support teachers. Train them. Help pupils. @teachertapp.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social tinyurl.com/39wjyfz9

Very grateful for the chance to discuss the unintended consequences of school-based interventions on autistic children with @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social and colleagues yesterday. Thank you for inviting me.

I talk more about the study used to frame this discussion here: youtu.be/vzv_WzdIXuA

Absolutely this though ♥️

Should be on every single educationally setting wall in the largest print possible!

#Edpsychs #Edusky#Inclusion #PositiveChildhoodExperiences