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

Bring on the memes.

Credit: @notfineinschool.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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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/
December 16, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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No punishment for stoking race riots, but punishments for milkshake hurling. No punishments for knowingly pursuing policies destroying our ecosystem, but prison for throwing soup on the glass in front of a painting - some people seem far more protected than others

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nigel Farage: Victoria Bowen sentenced for hurling milkshake
The Reform UK party leader was drenched in liquid when he started his constituency campaign in June.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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November 27, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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This is great from @rds_for_neurodiversity on Instagram

www.rdsforneurodiversity.com
November 28, 2024 at 7:52 AM
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@kattenbarge.bsky.social

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!
November 27, 2024 at 11:17 PM
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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...
Can’t, not won’t: Rethinking school avoidance | BPS
Educational Psychologist Meg Fairclough considers the research and what can be done.
www.bps.org.uk
November 27, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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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!
November 27, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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#Oliverscampaign
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
@AmandaPritchard @wesstreeting @SKinnock @Duncan_CNO @NavinaEvans
November 26, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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Please find attached information and the PDF course overview, regarding the OFQUAL Youth Mental Health Qualification running from January 2025.

www.firstaidprovision.co.uk/schools-ment...
Schools | Training Courses
We offer fully regulated qualifications across a range of first aid courses. We are based in the West Midlands. Highly qualified instructors. 01902475279.
www.firstaidprovision.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 2:50 PM
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Sorted. Feel free to give it a sher ;) bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 AM
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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.
November 22, 2024 at 2:37 PM
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You really do need to be thicker than porkshit to actually believe anything the Daily Mail says, let alone buy the bloody thing
Wow. Imagine the shock for the Daily Mail when it finds out Tory plans were for fines of £5k - later reduced to £3k - for each missed heat pump sale. What Ed Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. As @torstenbell.bsky.social says today Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”
November 22, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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The new framework for the distance OFQUAL Level 2 Youth Mental Health Qualification has been released.

Available to Year 9 onwards from January.

Own pace during form, PSHE or after school clubs ✅

No instructor fee ✅

Free video support ✅

All resources supplied ✅

Qualification for each student ✅
November 22, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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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
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.
tinyurl.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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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
November 22, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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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
November 22, 2024 at 11:39 AM
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Absolutely this though ♥️

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

#Edpsychs #Edusky#Inclusion #PositiveChildhoodExperiences
October 3, 2024 at 8:33 PM
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As you may know, aut2ask has almost 3000 auters (🦦) in our community.

For Saturday’s post, would you like to hear from
➡️AAC users, or over 50 auters?

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Comment below!

Learn more: bit.ly/Aut2ask

#AutRes #autism #actuallyautistic #grassroots
#advocacy
November 21, 2024 at 3:03 AM
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We still don’t have proper ventilation in public spaces, for God’s sake. Oh, except in Parliament. They moved very fast to ensure that was installed! But as for students in state school classrooms, to give just one example, they can go to the devil ….
September 27, 2024 at 5:43 AM
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Very proud of my latest book, which is due out in January! It feels timely in lots of ways and I hope it offers people some new possibilities for supporting behaviour. 😊 #edusky
November 6, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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The ADHD brain’s unique abilities: a positive approach

The cognitive differences in an ADHD brain reveal a special set of abilities; with a positive approach, they can be understood and harnessed
Via @centralbylines.bsky.social
centralbylines.co.uk/featured/the...
The ADHD brain’s unique abilities: a positive approach
The cognitive differences in an ADHD brain reveal a special set of abilities; with a positive approach, they can be understood and harnessed
centralbylines.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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Rethinking ADHD: disorder or variance?

There is wide controversy about ADHD and many people are cynical about the use of labels, overdiagnosis, even its very existence

Via @centralbylines.bsky.social
centralbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Rethinking ADHD: disorder or variance?
There is wide controversy about ADHD and many people are cynical about the use of labels, overdiagnosis, even its very existence
centralbylines.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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Hi all

I'm head of social media at @bylinesnetwork.bsky.social and also one of the founders of @centralbylines.bsky.social. With the ever changing media landscape I'm so keen to help you all have a voice, please do feel free to get in contact if you have a story to tell mark@bylinesnetworks.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 11:46 PM