Justine Bailey
@jb9876.bsky.social
Director not for profit supporting #parentcarers of #SEND 0-25 CYP in Trafford Parent Carer of #Neurodivergent Son with complex #MH and co existing challenges committed to influencing change and culture/attitudes around ND. ND adult.
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NEW POST: @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social says LAs’ “lawbreaking, gaslighting and lying” is wrecking thousands of children’s lives. The MP writes the second of our articles about testimony gathered and #MeasureWhatMatters, evidencing LAs' unlawful behaviour www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SENDSky
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social says LAs’ “lawbreaking, gaslighting and lying” is wrecking thousands of children’s lives. The MP writes the second of our articles about testimony gathered and #MeasureWhatMatters, evidencing LAs' unlawful behaviour www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SENDSky
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REPOST if you stand with President Zelenskyy against Trump and Vance!
February 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
REPOST if you stand with President Zelenskyy against Trump and Vance!
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As we March towards 2025, I have never felt as depressed about the prospects for #SEND. This wasnt on my bingo card for a Labour government. It’s exhausting.
a woman in a blue dress is standing in a bedroom next to a bed and looking out the window .
ALT: a woman in a blue dress is standing in a bedroom next to a bed and looking out the window .
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2024 at 2:28 PM
As we March towards 2025, I have never felt as depressed about the prospects for #SEND. This wasnt on my bingo card for a Labour government. It’s exhausting.
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Throughout this year, public awareness of the Safety Valve scheme, and pressure to end it, has increased. Govt have now confirmed there will be no more agreements. It’s a small step but an important one. More here:
www.bcpacs.uk/blog/safety-...
www.bcpacs.uk/blog/safety-...
Safety Valve scheme closed to new entrants
Bridget Phillipson has announced today that no new agreements will be made
www.bcpacs.uk
December 4, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Throughout this year, public awareness of the Safety Valve scheme, and pressure to end it, has increased. Govt have now confirmed there will be no more agreements. It’s a small step but an important one. More here:
www.bcpacs.uk/blog/safety-...
www.bcpacs.uk/blog/safety-...
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A new government white paper has promised a “fundamentally different” approach to employment support, including “tackling ill health as the biggest driver of inactivity”, but it has left critical questions unanswered about Labour’s plans for disability benefits.
Employment white paper promises ‘fundamentally different’ approach, but fails to answer key questions
A new government white paper has promised a “fundamentally different” approach to employment support, including “tackling ill health as the biggest driver of inactivity”, but it has left critical q…
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November 30, 2024 at 7:36 AM
A new government white paper has promised a “fundamentally different” approach to employment support, including “tackling ill health as the biggest driver of inactivity”, but it has left critical questions unanswered about Labour’s plans for disability benefits.
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SEND Advocacy is in a bad state. Parents and Carers are receiving poor services, then are threatened when they share their experiences.
So we have created a space to help you find a good advocate.
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November 30, 2024 at 5:41 PM
SEND Advocacy is in a bad state. Parents and Carers are receiving poor services, then are threatened when they share their experiences.
So we have created a space to help you find a good advocate.
Please share your reviews anonymously to get it started: padlet.com/r54282678/ra...
So we have created a space to help you find a good advocate.
Please share your reviews anonymously to get it started: padlet.com/r54282678/ra...
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Yup, I’ve been one of the statistics!
“Women are getting screwed.”
Glad someone is looking at this impact. Trying to juggle work and two disabled kids is already hard (where are the accessible holiday clubs?!) but if your child can’t access school, forget it. Aren’t we meant to be “getting people back to work”?
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
November 27, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Yup, I’ve been one of the statistics!
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NEW POST: Think work first: Julie Pointer expands on the recent Lords report about helping disabled young people thrive, by explaining more about how NDTi is increasing opportunities for supporting young adults with #SEND into work www.specialneedsjungle.com/think-work-f...
Think work first: Supporting young disabled people into work - Special Needs Jungle
Think work first: The NDTi explains more about how they’re increasing opportunities for supporting young disabled people into work
www.specialneedsjungle.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:12 AM
NEW POST: Think work first: Julie Pointer expands on the recent Lords report about helping disabled young people thrive, by explaining more about how NDTi is increasing opportunities for supporting young adults with #SEND into work www.specialneedsjungle.com/think-work-f...
I’m another woman who gave up her career over 24 years to support my #disabled child, leading 2 supporting my fellow #parentcarers for over a decade & half I categorically say this number is so much higher & also those who have taken a different work path to allow for caring responsibilities!
Only 4 in 10 women gave quit their jobs to look after their #disabled child? After supporting #ParentCarers for the past few years and being one of those statistics, I’d guess the figures are much higher!
Glad someone is looking at this impact. Trying to juggle work and two disabled kids is already hard (where are the accessible holiday clubs?!) but if your child can’t access school, forget it. Aren’t we meant to be “getting people back to work”?
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
November 27, 2024 at 5:47 PM
I’m another woman who gave up her career over 24 years to support my #disabled child, leading 2 supporting my fellow #parentcarers for over a decade & half I categorically say this number is so much higher & also those who have taken a different work path to allow for caring responsibilities!
WM ADASS launches new report on Autism and parental blame | WMADASS
www.wm-adass.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 8:45 AM
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My first contribution as a columnist for Special Needs Jungle. My main focus will be on Alternative Provision
#thisisAP #SEMH
#thisisAP #SEMH
NEW POST: Alternative Provision expert and SEND parent, Sarah Johnson says too many schools exclude without first assessing for SEND. Sarah says asking “why” and understanding needs should be at the core of a school’s work www.specialneedsjungle.com/arrive-alter...
Too many children arrive in AP with no needs assessment—schools need to be more curious about the “why” - Special Needs Jungle
Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND - Special educational needs and disability, Education, Health and Care Plans, EH...
www.specialneedsjungle.com
November 18, 2024 at 9:55 AM
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NEW POST: Alternative Provision expert and SEND parent, Sarah Johnson says too many schools exclude without first assessing for SEND. Sarah says asking “why” and understanding needs should be at the core of a school’s work www.specialneedsjungle.com/arrive-alter...
Too many children arrive in AP with no needs assessment—schools need to be more curious about the “why” - Special Needs Jungle
Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND - Special educational needs and disability, Education, Health and Care Plans, EH...
www.specialneedsjungle.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:04 AM
NEW POST: Alternative Provision expert and SEND parent, Sarah Johnson says too many schools exclude without first assessing for SEND. Sarah says asking “why” and understanding needs should be at the core of a school’s work www.specialneedsjungle.com/arrive-alter...
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And in other news: rain is wet.
Three of my relatives rely on social care. One day, maybe someone will put as much effort into acting on what we already know instead of only hand wringing and making sympathetic noises. Even empathy would be a good start.
#socialcare
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Three of my relatives rely on social care. One day, maybe someone will put as much effort into acting on what we already know instead of only hand wringing and making sympathetic noises. Even empathy would be a good start.
#socialcare
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fixing social care is urgent, says minister, after claims of impasse
Source have told the BBC there is a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2024 at 6:13 PM
And in other news: rain is wet.
Three of my relatives rely on social care. One day, maybe someone will put as much effort into acting on what we already know instead of only hand wringing and making sympathetic noises. Even empathy would be a good start.
#socialcare
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Three of my relatives rely on social care. One day, maybe someone will put as much effort into acting on what we already know instead of only hand wringing and making sympathetic noises. Even empathy would be a good start.
#socialcare
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Families - 6 days left to have your say on how our education system needs to change. More details below. Reposts welcome - thank you.
sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/12/f...
sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/12/f...
Families of children with SEND – it’s time to be heard
Too many families have to fight when their children have Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They have to battle a system that seems not to have been built with their children in mind.…
sendmatters.co.uk
November 16, 2024 at 7:01 AM
Families - 6 days left to have your say on how our education system needs to change. More details below. Reposts welcome - thank you.
sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/12/f...
sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/12/f...
November 16, 2024 at 8:17 AM
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Did you know I have a free bi-monthly digital magazine especially for parent carers? KinToa - all about the parent carer life but tips in there will work for many. There are 5 editions available.
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#parentcarer
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#parentcarer
November 11, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Did you know I have a free bi-monthly digital magazine especially for parent carers? KinToa - all about the parent carer life but tips in there will work for many. There are 5 editions available.
lifeaspland.com/kintoa-magaz...
#parentcarer
lifeaspland.com/kintoa-magaz...
#parentcarer
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SEND Shenanigans is back for our second season. We’re three parent carers with 11 kids between us - 10 of whom gave us the parent carer title
In our first episode, we’re chatting about perceptions of parent carers.
open.spotify.com/episode/5D7n...
In our first episode, we’re chatting about perceptions of parent carers.
open.spotify.com/episode/5D7n...
Perceptions of parent carers
SEND Shenanigans · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:37 AM
SEND Shenanigans is back for our second season. We’re three parent carers with 11 kids between us - 10 of whom gave us the parent carer title
In our first episode, we’re chatting about perceptions of parent carers.
open.spotify.com/episode/5D7n...
In our first episode, we’re chatting about perceptions of parent carers.
open.spotify.com/episode/5D7n...
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Monotropism seeks to explain autism through the lens of attention and interests. This map, by @autisticrealms.bsky.so in collab with Stimpunks, highlights 20 common aspects of monotropic experience. Check it out #monotropism #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic
stimpunks.org/2024/10/21/m...
stimpunks.org/2024/10/21/m...
Map of Monotropic Experiences
This map highlights 20 common aspects of monotropic experience. How many do you experience?
stimpunks.org
November 14, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Monotropism seeks to explain autism through the lens of attention and interests. This map, by @autisticrealms.bsky.so in collab with Stimpunks, highlights 20 common aspects of monotropic experience. Check it out #monotropism #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic
stimpunks.org/2024/10/21/m...
stimpunks.org/2024/10/21/m...
November 15, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT)
For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)
How to join
👍 Like & RT this post
✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’
😃 Follow all the lovely people
👥 Tag friends
Grow your network
For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)
How to join
👍 Like & RT this post
✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’
😃 Follow all the lovely people
👥 Tag friends
Grow your network
November 15, 2024 at 3:45 PM
It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT)
For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)
How to join
👍 Like & RT this post
✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’
😃 Follow all the lovely people
👥 Tag friends
Grow your network
For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)
How to join
👍 Like & RT this post
✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’
😃 Follow all the lovely people
👥 Tag friends
Grow your network
@kathmbrom.bsky.social Hi 👋 lovely 😊
November 15, 2024 at 4:37 PM
@kathmbrom.bsky.social Hi 👋 lovely 😊
FINALLY deactivated the ‘ol’ x account after deactivating myself from interacting when EM took over! Lots of hope for this platform 🫶 #SEND #parentcarers #Autism #neurodivergence #ND #ADHD #childsocialcare #adult #socialcare hit me with yr top bluskyers to follow 🤩😊 TY
November 15, 2024 at 9:03 AM
FINALLY deactivated the ‘ol’ x account after deactivating myself from interacting when EM took over! Lots of hope for this platform 🫶 #SEND #parentcarers #Autism #neurodivergence #ND #ADHD #childsocialcare #adult #socialcare hit me with yr top bluskyers to follow 🤩😊 TY
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📣 Parent carers of disabled children: now’s your chance to help shape the future of the NHS! 🏥 Check out @DCPcampaign’s blog and join the call for evidence to ensure disabled children’s voices are heard in the NHS 10-Year Plan: bit.ly/DCPNHSBlog #NHS10YearPlan #SEND
Shaping the Future of the NHS for Disabled Children - Disabled Children's Partnership
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November 14, 2024 at 9:04 AM
📣 Parent carers of disabled children: now’s your chance to help shape the future of the NHS! 🏥 Check out @DCPcampaign’s blog and join the call for evidence to ensure disabled children’s voices are heard in the NHS 10-Year Plan: bit.ly/DCPNHSBlog #NHS10YearPlan #SEND