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beccaw1986.bsky.social
Becca
@beccaw1986.bsky.social
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Raising Awareness of PANs and PANDAs 🐼🍳💜
#SEND #Inclusion
17 years of #TeamEnglish📚
Education Leadership 👩🏼‍🏫
TeachFirst 💪🏻
North of England 😎
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seced.bsky.social
Infections can cause the development of psychiatric & physical symptoms & #SEND in young people. Tina Coope – @panspandasuk.bsky.social – discusses #PANS & #PANDAS & the implications of these conditions for #teaching & pastoral care in #schools https://buff.ly/3EhuBG3 #wellbeing
PANS and PANDAS: Supporting affected pupils - SecEd
PANS and PANDAS infections can cause the development of psychiatric and physical symptoms in children and young people
buff.ly
February 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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edpsy.bsky.social
🌟New blog

Tina from @panspandasuk.bsky.social writes for us on PANS PANDAS Awareness Day (today!)

Reflecting on some of the nuances of these conditions, the progress made and the steps still needed.

Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pa...

#edpsychs #PANS #PANDAS
October 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
"The hallmark of both conditions is the acute and dramatic onset of symptoms. This can be deeply distressing for families and confusing for education professionals."
@panspandasuk.bsky.social @senmagazine.co.uk

www.senmagazine.co.uk/issues/2025/27766/sen139-2025-november-december/

#EduSky #SEND
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
#AntiBullyingWeek

Children with neuropsychiatric conditions are often at higher risk of bulling.

Knowledge breeds understanding

Make sure your school is #PansPandasHour aware #EduSky @bapt.info @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk @cypmhparticipation.bsky.social @breckfoundation.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
New frameworks call for early #SEND identification — but too many #SENDCOs don’t know #PansPandasHour. These serious med conditions can mimic perplexing SEND presentations +need urgent treatment. @panspandasuk.bsky.social @indyedsendco.bsky.social
@claireknight.bsky.social
@katesmee.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
DFE frameworks stress early identification #SEND needs — yet many #SENDCO remain unaware of #PansPandasHour, conditions often misdiagnosed +need urgent care. Signpost to the free accredited CPD @panspandasuk.bsky.social

@robgasson.bsky.social
@drklr.bsky.social
@positive-y-mind.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
It's a statutory duty #EduSky to be alert to signs of med emergency including #PansPandasHour infections triggering neuropsy disorders senresourcesblog.com/2023/10/02/h... #PANS #PANDAS
@panspandasuk.bsky.social = free CPD @pdlouisep.bsky.social
@wsu-albion.bsky.social
@mrspearce.bsky.social
Have you heard of PANS or PANDAS?
(Guest Post written by Tina Coope on behalf of PANS PANDAS UK) Have you heard of PANS or PANDAS? Don’t worry if you have never heard of these medical conditions and you are either a parent and/or e…
senresourcesblog.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
Thank you @wendychambld.bsky.social
Children are falling ill overnight with devastating neuropsych disorders — families shouldn’t be left to fund the fallout. #PansPandasHour @panspandasuk.bsky.social

@drnighatarif.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk @claudiahammond.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
Are LA's sharing? A mental health crisis, yet #PansPandasHour guidance isn't reaching the ground

www.panspandasuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Local-Authority-Update-on-PANS-and-PANDAS-Updated-20th-January-2025-authored-by-PANS-PANDAS-UK.pdf

@childrenscomm.bsky.social
@lucyfoulkes.bsky.social
www.panspandasuk.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
Valuable guidance @panspandasuk.bsky.social It's vital LAs + #EdPsych stay aware of emerging understandings #PansPandasHour

www.edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pans-and-pandas-emerging-understandings/

@iantyndall.bsky.social
@drsorayakhanna.bsky.social @jeffgreene.bsky.social @vivianedpsy.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
🌍💙 Thrilled to see global support for UK #PansPandasHour surveillance study! #changeiscoming🙌
panspandasuk.org/post/interna...
@ladyhaja.bsky.social
@kategammon.bsky.social
@katlay.bsky.social
@sarahboseley.bsky.social
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International Support for UK effort - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: International Support for UK effort
panspandasuk.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
🌟 Excited to see international support for the UK #PansPandasHour surveillance study! 🙌💙
www.panspandasuk.org/post/international-support-for-uk-effort/
#MedSky @sharonbarbourbbc.bsky.social
@amandaruggeri.bsky.social
@chrisjeavans.bsky.social
@emmajourno.bsky.social
@gemmasherlock.bsky.social
International Support for UK effort - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: International Support for UK effort
www.panspandasuk.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
@medsci.ox.ac.uk #PansPandasHour project looks to revolutionise understandings through immune, microbial & epigenetic analysis. It deserves a media spotlight! 🧠🔬 @claudiahammond.bsky.social @rebeccasmt.bsky.social @shaunlintern.bsky.social @hannahdevlin.bsky.social @lauradonnelly.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
New #CAMHS @panspandasuk.bsky.social leafley ahoy hoy!

Share widely because early identification = better outcomes!
@anniecoxy.bsky.social
@commonsenseslt.bsky.social
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@drnickw.bsky.social
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October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
This module is proving popular! Are your teams #PansPandasHour confident? #MedSky @samanthallen.bsky.social
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@jamesasser.bsky.social @janepadmore.bsky.social @draaliya.bsky.social @nhsddicb.bsky.social @paulburstow.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
#PansPandasHour
Calling #PANS “controversial” isn’t cautious — it’s outdated. Please share it far and wide because early identification prevents devastating outcomes 💡
#PaedsRocks
@joshuawpate.com
@emma-sparrow.bsky.social
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October 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
Great read @twinklresources.bsky.social highlighting #Pans
Neuropsych conditions remain invisible in #SEND discussions
Free CPD-accredited training @panspandasuk.bsky.social 💡

www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/pans-pa...

@rachelorr.bsky.social
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
www.twinkl.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
The DfE 📃 calls for early #SEND identification across all 4 codes practice
Leaders must ensure SENCOs are #PansPandasHour aware
Free CPD-accredited training 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting...
@misssdoherty.bsky.social
@rachelorr.bsky.social
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Supporting Children with PANS or PANDAS in Educational Settings
Hosted by PANS PANDAS UK, attendees will gain valuable insights into PANS and PANDAS and learn how to support children with the conditions.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
With DfE’s 📃spotlighting early #SEND identification across all 4 areas need, it’s essential 🧑‍🏫 are #PansPandasHour aware
Free CPD-accredited training 👇
#EduSky www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting...
@michaelt1979.bsky.social
@ahtblay.bsky.social
@positive-y-mind.bsky.social
@marchayes.bsky.social
Supporting Children with PANS or PANDAS in Educational Settings
Hosted by PANS PANDAS UK, attendees will gain valuable insights into PANS and PANDAS and learn how to support children with the conditions.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
With DfE'S highlighting the importance of 🧑‍🏫#SEND identification, it’s vital #SENCOs are #PansPandasHour aware. 🧠 Early recognition changes outcomes
@etscitt.bsky.social
@priestley-scitt.bsky.social
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#EduSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting...
Supporting Children with PANS or PANDAS in Educational Settings
Hosted by PANS PANDAS UK, attendees will gain valuable insights into PANS and PANDAS and learn how to support children with the conditions.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
I Know What Suicidal Ideation Looks Like in a 5 Yr Old
substack.com/@settingfire...
#MedSky @claudiahammond.bsky.social @sharonbarbourbbc.bsky.social @andrewgregory.com @amandaruggeri.bsky.social @shaunlintern.bsky.social @drrosena.bsky.social @dramirkhangp.bsky.social @drnighatarif.bsky.social
I Know What Suicidal Ideation Looks Like in a 5 Year Old
After nearly two decades of working with children, I thought I was prepared for the curveballs of parenthood.
substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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pippa-matt.bsky.social
#PANDAS: An #inflammatory or #autoimmune syndrome that is poorly understood: we need urgent #research, clinical pathways, education & multidisiplinry collaboration.
Who is leading? Where is the funding?
#PANS #immunology #MedSky #PaedSky #PedSky
🧪
sunlightlater.substack.com/p/one-year-o...
One Year On: Our PANDAS Journey
What happens when your child vanishes into an illness no one believes in.
sunlightlater.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
#PaedsRocks
@everydoctor.org.uk #CAMHS

Mysterious? That’s for haunted houses. 👻

Controversial? That’s for pineapple on pizza. 🍍🍕

Rare? Maybe. Surveillance survey is ago-go 📅

Find out more @panspandasuk.bsky.social

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October 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
beccaw1986.bsky.social
Fab to see @panspandasuk.bsky.social raising awareness at the TES #SEND Show! 💙 Amazing to see more educators learning about #PansPandasHour www.panspandasuk.org/post/pans-pandas-uk-exhibits-at-the-tes-send-show/
@crecuk.bsky.social
@ncb.org.uk
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PANS PANDAS UK Exhibits at the TES SEND Show - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: PANS PANDAS UK Exhibits at the TES SEND Show
www.panspandasuk.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Find out more about how to support young people with PANS/PANDAS
panspandasuk.org
Check out new resources about PANS/PANDAS and Neurodivergence:
panspandasuk.org/neurodiverge...
and
autisticrealms.com/navigating-p...
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM