Penny Hastings
@pennysenco.bsky.social
Senco lead in high mobility inner city school. Setting up ASD base autumn 25 start. New to lifting weights and building strength in these weary bones. Need to sit by the sea every now and then.
What a week, delivered CSE awareness assembly every day. Send review one day which went well, college trip, endless consults and admin, hello bed
January 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
What a week, delivered CSE awareness assembly every day. Send review one day which went well, college trip, endless consults and admin, hello bed
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It's lunchtime on the last day of term for most teachers and leaders. So, a great time to stumble across the government call for evidence on SEND. This is the most important matter currently facing education - not one to be rushed. You have till Jan 30th.
committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
Solving the SEND Crisis
committees.parliament.uk
December 20, 2024 at 1:55 PM
It's lunchtime on the last day of term for most teachers and leaders. So, a great time to stumble across the government call for evidence on SEND. This is the most important matter currently facing education - not one to be rushed. You have till Jan 30th.
committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
@moth754.bsky.social last day of term, safeguarding duties during the holiday and a regular look at school emails to see if consults or advice requests pop in with their time bound responses. #senco #sendcos
December 19, 2024 at 6:30 AM
@moth754.bsky.social last day of term, safeguarding duties during the holiday and a regular look at school emails to see if consults or advice requests pop in with their time bound responses. #senco #sendcos
To all the SENDCOs out there, not long before the break, take time each day to find moments for yourself. Sleep hygiene is a priority, be kind to yourself, we’re only human and some things have to wait. #sendco
December 16, 2024 at 8:39 PM
To all the SENDCOs out there, not long before the break, take time each day to find moments for yourself. Sleep hygiene is a priority, be kind to yourself, we’re only human and some things have to wait. #sendco
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Digest heard from over 350 SENDCos from around the country about why so many are leaving the role.
‘Unbearable’ weight of the SENDCo: Workload, funding and burnout driving professionals away.
#EduSky #SENDSky
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pbrhd
‘Unbearable’ weight of the SENDCo: Workload, funding and burnout driving professionals away.
#EduSky #SENDSky
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pbrhd
December 10, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Digest heard from over 350 SENDCos from around the country about why so many are leaving the role.
‘Unbearable’ weight of the SENDCo: Workload, funding and burnout driving professionals away.
#EduSky #SENDSky
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pbrhd
‘Unbearable’ weight of the SENDCo: Workload, funding and burnout driving professionals away.
#EduSky #SENDSky
Find out more:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pbrhd
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The Disabled Children's Partnership has published a #SEND Toolkit for MPs. Please pass this on to not only your MP, but also your local councillors and anyone else with decision-making powers: disabledchildrenspar...
December 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM
The Disabled Children's Partnership has published a #SEND Toolkit for MPs. Please pass this on to not only your MP, but also your local councillors and anyone else with decision-making powers: disabledchildrenspar...
Seeing an alarming number of SENDCOs reporting they are resigning. #Sendcrisis #send
December 1, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Seeing an alarming number of SENDCOs reporting they are resigning. #Sendcrisis #send
Seeing an alarming number of SENDCOs resigning this term, burnt out, demoralised, looking to improve their well being.
December 1, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Seeing an alarming number of SENDCOs resigning this term, burnt out, demoralised, looking to improve their well being.
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💷 Local authorities should use their extra SEND cash to boost inclusion in mainstream schools, the government has said
Use SEND cash to boost mainstream inclusion, councils told
Move follows budget's £1 billion boost in SEND funding
buff.ly
November 28, 2024 at 10:04 PM
💷 Local authorities should use their extra SEND cash to boost inclusion in mainstream schools, the government has said
Today: was planning reviews, collating data, emails, printing docs, shredding docs, ordering photocopying, reading docs, sending referrals, teams meetings, Thai fish cakes, salad, dipping sauce y9,
November 26, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Today: was planning reviews, collating data, emails, printing docs, shredding docs, ordering photocopying, reading docs, sending referrals, teams meetings, Thai fish cakes, salad, dipping sauce y9,
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I wrote about the way the SEND crisis is quietly unpicking women's lives - destroying careers, dismantling relationships, damaging physical and mental health.
And all this goes on unacknowledged.
Long read for The i Paper:
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
And all this goes on unacknowledged.
Long read for The i Paper:
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
'I quit to fight for my son': how the SEND crisis is wrecking women's careers
Four in 10 parents of children with special educational needs have stopped working, and mothers are hit the hardest
inews.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 3:41 PM
I wrote about the way the SEND crisis is quietly unpicking women's lives - destroying careers, dismantling relationships, damaging physical and mental health.
And all this goes on unacknowledged.
Long read for The i Paper:
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
And all this goes on unacknowledged.
Long read for The i Paper:
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Very informative visit to Rushey Mead DSP today, lots to consider and include in our plans. @Rusheymead
November 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Very informative visit to Rushey Mead DSP today, lots to consider and include in our plans. @Rusheymead
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I created a Starter pack on SEND in England.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
November 24, 2024 at 2:23 PM
I created a Starter pack on SEND in England.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
Best part of my week, wherever you are, I hope you are warm and with your favourite people and animals
November 23, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Best part of my week, wherever you are, I hope you are warm and with your favourite people and animals
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Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system
Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system
Local government ombudsman report into SEND in England offers damning assessment
England’s special education system is failing, causing thousands of children to have their development put back by months or even years, according to a damning report by…
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system
End of a long day, a lovely young man gave me this after a successful lesson. So kind
November 21, 2024 at 3:12 PM
End of a long day, a lovely young man gave me this after a successful lesson. So kind
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Great post & excellent.
All behaviours are communication.
This has been known about for so long, yet practice in #schools, even in #SEND schools, is still lacking.
#asd #ukedchat #autism #aba #pbs
All behaviours are communication.
This has been known about for so long, yet practice in #schools, even in #SEND schools, is still lacking.
#asd #ukedchat #autism #aba #pbs
November 20, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Putting the laptop away for the evening, it’s important to prioritise yourself daily. You’re no good to anyone if you’re wrung out.
November 20, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Putting the laptop away for the evening, it’s important to prioritise yourself daily. You’re no good to anyone if you’re wrung out.
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Again posting this 🙄
November 19, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Again posting this 🙄
It’s a dogs life, no Sunday night blues
November 17, 2024 at 7:27 PM
It’s a dogs life, no Sunday night blues
Highly recommended @garryfreemansend.bsky.social training for send law.
November 17, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Highly recommended @garryfreemansend.bsky.social training for send law.
